Gilmorehill Campus
Year 1
In your first year, you will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes courses in aerospace engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. These courses are supported by individual and group project work and laboratory work. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do so.
Years 2 and 3
You will concentrate on aerospace dynamics, aeronautical engineering, electronics & systems, electrical circuits and mathematics. There will be a focus on developing key software programming skills.
Year 4
In year 4 you will study topics including flight simulation, aerospace vehicle guidance and control, radio and radar, dynamics, aircraft handling qualities and aircraft operations.
BEng students undertake an individual project to solve a problem in aerospace systems.
2026 entry requirements
Standard entry: 5 Highers at AAAAA (by end S6 with min AABB after S5) including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics at AA (AB or BA may be considered).
Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at AAA including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus above.
Widening access entry: AABB or BBBB (by end of S6) including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics. Completion of pre-entry programme is necessary.
September
Degree
BEng Hons
Full time
H402
4 years
College of Science and Engineering
James Watt School of Engineering
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