Develop the theory and practical knowledge to create more powerful and efficient aircraft and spacecraft. Individual and team design projects will grow your creativity and problem-solving skills, equipping you to work in aerospace engineering and related fields. Options to personalise your degree include specialising and spending a year in industry. Our 4-year courses are also available to study at University of Southampton Malaysia.

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Charlie Ryan
Associate Professor
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Spacecraft are becoming smaller and cheaper. My research is directed towards providing propulsion that can increase the capabilities of these small satellites.
Christina Vanderwel
Professor
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My research focuses on studying the mechanisms of mass and momentum transport in turbulent flows.
Bharath Ganapathisubramani
Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechani
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My research follows an experimental approach to understanding, predicting and controlling fluid flows relevant to aerodynamic and hydrodynamic applications.

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