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Aerospace Systems

University of Glasgow

Venues

Gilmorehill Campus

Content

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BEng Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H402

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

College of Science and Engineering

Department

James Watt School of Engineering

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.gla.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy