Brunel University London

Aerospace Engineering at Brunel is part of one of the UK’s leading engineering departments. Our courses balance fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge with aerospace engineering subjects such as aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, flight mechanics, aircraft and spacecraft design, and aircraft and spacecraft structures. Gain hands-on experience in building and flight-testing smaller-scale aeronautical vehicles with our accredited courses.

Our rankings on the NSS (National Student Survey), the LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) Graduate Outcomes and other league tables affirm the quality of our courses. You can also opt for a placement to build a stronger foundation for your career in the aerospace industry.

Handling large amounts of data efficiently and quickly is becoming an increasingly important aspect of computing. Brunel’s Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc, will expose you to the foundations, theory and practical aspects of computer science and AI. By specialising in AI you’ll develop a range of techniques which can be applied in software to solve complex problems. Our course is designed for flexibility, so if you’re not sure which route you want to go, you can select modules and specialise gradually during your time with us. As part of your degree course, you’ll have the chance to take a year-long work placement between your second year and third year.

Our programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). The accreditation also allows you to apply for professional membership of the BCS after you have successfully completed your degree.

If you want to design the games you play and be a part of the booming games design industry – this is the course for you. From the start, you will be encouraged to think and work as a games designer and be given the skills to develop your own ideas. You will design and prototype your own games, pitch games and develop skills in digital asset creation, wire-framing, and 3D modelling. You will also learn the core theories, concepts and methods of analysis of games which will help you create games that are based on a rich foundation of knowledge.

The Games Design BA gives you the flexibility to explore what really interests you. By the end of the course you will have a comprehensive portfolio and a range of skills sought after by the games industry in areas such as: game design, game production, game art, game development, game analysis, and game research, as well as giving you transferable skills that are relevant to broader fields.

Do you want to work in an industry which creates moments of temporary escapism on stage or on screen for captivated audiences? If so, the Film Production and Theatre BA at Brunel is the course for you. You will be able to combine your love for the theatre with your passion for films and turn your creativity into a fantastic fulfilling career.

Your degree will give you a thorough understanding of film by combining the production with the theory of visual digital media. Delve into practical film and video-making, scriptwriting, filming and editing, whilst honing your critical analysis and research skills to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the film and TV industries work.

The Film Production and Theatre BA is a part of the BAFTA albert education partnership. This accreditation provides students with exclusive access to the industry’s BAFTA albert carbon calculator, a tool used by Netflix, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, UKTV and Sky when producing their content.

Entrepreneurial and innovation skills and mindset are a requisite for any businesses to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. This programme equips you with a robust understanding and experience of entrepreneurship and management and goes beyond theoretical learning. In your second year, you'll have the unique opportunity to create, run, and grow a real-life enterprise as part of a group project. This immersive experience allows you to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in the business and entrepreneurial landscape.

You will develop a wide range of skills, from financial management and strategy to innovation and problem-solving. This diverse skill set opens doors to various career opportunities. Whether you aspire to launch your own business, contribute to an established organisation's innovation strategies, or take on roles like business development manager, management consultant, or start-up adviser, this programme prepares you for success across a spectrum of business-related careers.

Our Music BA degree has been designed to develop your particular interests in music-making. It aims to equip you with a solid grounding in the craft of creativity which reflects the diversity of musical styles and genre in today’s world.

You will gain a strong understanding of composition, performance and musicology. You will also be introduced to sonic arts and sound recording. Your peer group of musicians will discuss, review and give you constructive feedback on your musical activities. Our music facilities include a fully sound-proofed recording studio for rehearsals, and performance spaces and practice rooms equipped with grand pianos, drum kits and amps.

We encourage the placement year option. This time in the music industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on a music work placement year, you could find yourself working at record companies, TV companies, or teaching music in a school.

Brunel will consider applicants with High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 plus one of the following:

- SAT
- ACT
- Two Advanced Placement Tests

The minimum test score requirements depend on the chosen programme of study and can be found on individual programme pages. Where advanced knowledge in specific subjects is required, these need to be demonstrated through AP Tests.

A small number of programmes have additional entry requirements in a form of an interview, portfolio or audition.