Aerospace Engineering

The Aerospace EngineeringPhD programme from the University of Bristol is a specific discipline involving experimental, numerical, theoretical
and computational research which is later applied to aerospace-related
problems, for example, fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, wind turbines
and UAVs.

The Aerospace Engineering PhD programme from the University of Bristol postgraduates would expect to publish in high-quality journals and present at international conferences so our research programmes are aimed at independent and self-motivated applicants.

This work is supported by at least 50 academic staff, more than 70 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from the department leave with a breadth of technical and personal skills and expertise, far beyond their particular degree specialism. They progress into a wide variety of careers within engineering (for example, aerospace, automotive/motorsport, transportation, consulting engineering), academia, public services (for example, civil service, air traffic management) and commerce (for example, IT, finance).

A higher degree can accelerate your career significantly, particularly into positions of greater responsibility. Furthermore, it increasingly provides entrepreneurial opportunities, which build on the skills and knowledge you acquire during the programme.

Courses include:

• Fluid Flow and Aerodynamics

• Bristol Composites Institute (BCI)

• Dynamics and Control

• Robotics.