Aerospace engineering at University of Birmingham

I need some advice, I’ve heard bad things such as it’s not properly accredited by the Royal aeronautical society which sounds important or even the institute of mechanical engineering but a materials and mining one? Also I’ve read that the course is taught badly with the modules not that aero based and no real aerospace academics at the uni. I do really like Birmingham but I would appreciate any insight into the course as I don’t want to go into a degree that I’ll end up regretting.

Hi thanks for the response, is it possible to change to mechanical engineering to do aerospace, and what is that like etc. Also is it possible to change to mechanical at this stage? As in should I contact UoB etc any advice is welcome thanks

Hi!

Are you in the application stage at the moment? Once you join the university, it will be harder to change as aerospace and mechanical are in different schools. They share a lot of first year modules however, but once you start the course it becomes harder to change. If you're considering changing before reaching the university, I would think that it could be possible but you will need to contact the admissions team for both aerospace and mechanical engineering to see whether they would change your offer.

Hope this helps!

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Yes I’ve gotten an offer for aerospace. Thanks for the advice. Aerospace is a something I definitely want to pursue career and course wise however mechanical still seems like fun. I’m currently trying to choose between Manchester and Birmingham and I was close to preferring Birmingham to firm it however with these questions I am not sure. It’s hard as it’s a new course and it’s hard to get current feedback on how the course. I understand it’s constantly improving but is it worth the risk to hope it gets better compared to a university with an already established course? I guess I’ll have to think through that haha but thanks for the help I’ll talk to my teachers and contact admissions

Hi!

Are you in the application stage at the moment? Once you join the university, it will be harder to change as aerospace and mechanical are in different schools. They share a lot of first year modules however, but once you start the course it becomes harder to change. If you're considering changing before reaching the university, I would think that it could be possible but you will need to contact the admissions team for both aerospace and mechanical engineering to see whether they would change your offer.

Hope this helps!

~Caitlin~

Yes I’ve gotten an offer for aerospace. Thanks for the advice. Aerospace is a something I definitely want to pursue career and course wise however mechanical still seems like fun. I’m currently trying to choose between Manchester and Birmingham and I was close to preferring Birmingham to firm it however with these questions I am not sure. It’s hard as it’s a new course and it’s hard to get current feedback on how the course. I understand it’s constantly improving but is it worth the risk to hope it gets better compared to a university with an already established course? I guess I’ll have to think through that haha but thanks for the help I’ll talk to my teachers and contact admissions

Also Birmingham is still probably my preferred university overall to firm as I love the campus and etc. What I the mechanical course like? If just general points I’ve looked at the UoB websites but it go’s on about projects I believe.

I need some advice, I’ve heard bad things such as it’s not properly accredited by the Royal aeronautical society which sounds important or even the institute of mechanical engineering but a materials and mining one? Also I’ve read that the course is taught badly with the modules not that aero based and no real aerospace academics at the uni. I do really like Birmingham but I would appreciate any insight into the course as I don’t want to go into a degree that I’ll end up regretting.

Hi,

I am a First-Year Aerospace Engineering student! I am happy that you are interested in Aerospace Engineering!

As Caitlin has said, our Aerospace Engineering degree started in 2018, so it is a relatively new course at our University. Hence why RAeS and IMechE haven't yet accredited us. However, the course and module leaders have constantly been tailoring the modules to fit with the RAeS spec and criteria so that we can achieve their accreditation. So the modules themselves are closely tailored to the criteria for Aerospace material.

I haven't had the chance to be taught all the modules because I am still a First-Year, but even the lecturers and teachers are great at teaching us the modules, using a variety of different approaches. They also have a rich background that I think you will really appreciate. My own personal tutor used to work for NASA! Not only that, but the College of Metallurgy and Materials has facilities provided by Rolls-Royce, and we offer great support and links to those who wish to take part in internships and placements. I am part of Space Society, and we are currently building a rover and a rocket for an upcoming competition! There are many opportunities to get involved even with little knowledge and it is great fun working together with others.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Best Wishes,

Lamyea