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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: H414
Aerospace Engineering (Top-Up)
University of BrightonBrighton, England
1 yearDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BSc (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Brighton. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Aerospace engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, making air travel safer and more efficient, and advancing space exploration. Their work improves communication, national security, economic growth, and sustainability, and helps us to better understand the universe and our place in it. Our practical one-year Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up course allows you to build on your existing engineering foundation degree or HND to achieve a full honours degree qualification. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Propulsion Systems
Aerodynamic Design and Analysis
Spacecraft Systems Engineering
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Flight Dynamics and Control
Thermal Management in Aerospace
Professional Practice in Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Project
UCAS Code:H414
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,250
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,250
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Brighton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £30,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £38,500 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
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%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
39%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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