Bachelor in 2026

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.

How do we engineer the future of flight? Aerospace Engineering explores the fundamental principles governing aircraft design, propulsion systems, and the complex physics of aerodynamics and avionics. This programme is designed for those who wish to bridge the gap between theoretical mechanics and the practical challenges of sustaining human flight and space exploration.

Students engage with a rigorous curriculum that balances core engineering mathematics with specialized modules in flight mechanics, fluid dynamics, and systems architecture. Whether focusing on the BEng or MEng pathway, the programme emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing students to apply design-thinking and technical analysis to real-world aerospace problems.

Distinctive Features of QUB Aerospace

• Integration of theoretical study with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Opportunities to engage with industry-standard software for aircraft design and systems modeling.
• A focus on the intersection of materials science, propulsion, and modern avionics.
• Strong links to the aerospace industry, facilitating engagement with current technological trends and safety standards.

This course is ideal for analytical minds eager to solve the high-stakes challenges of modern aerospace industry, providing a foundation that prepares graduates for careers in aircraft design, space technology, and advanced manufacturing.