University of Texas At Arlington

Few professions unleash the spirit of innovation like mechanical and aerospace engineering. From flight to alternative energy, we constantly discover how to improve lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected, forward-thinking ways. Emboldened by the direct and positive effect we have on people's everyday lives we look forward to channeling our imagination and creativity to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Join us in an exciting journey of learning, innovation and leadership and look ahead where your horizons become absolutely unlimited!

Rapid advances in aerospace systems require aerospace engineers to develop new concepts and bring them to reality as reliable, competitive, and environmentally acceptable products.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The curriculum covers the broad areas of aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, propulsion and combustion, flight mechanics and controls, structural mechanics and material behavior, structural dynamics, and system design and optimization supplemented by appropriate laboratory experiences. The culmination of the curriculum is a vehicle design project. Students may broaden their education by choosing elective courses in a secondary field of interest or by taking a second bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Aerospace industry: dealing with all aspects of developing aircraft and spacecraft

DEGREE OPTIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
• Fast-Track Program to Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering