BEng Aerospace Engineering
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 39%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 56%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Skilled trades occupations: 25%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 28%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Brighton?
39% of students continued into their second year, and 56% left higher education.