Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University

Master the theoretical, experiential, and computational skills required for careers in the aeronautical and aerospace industry. Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, offering a wide range of career opportunities in research, development, testing, and maintenance.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: BEng: Three years full-time, four years full-time with placement / MEng: Four years full-time, five years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: General Engineering Tools and Principles 1, General Engineering Tools and Principles 2, Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 1, Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 2. Year 2: Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles, Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control, Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics, Design and Project Management. Year 3: Human Factors and Aviation Management, Propulsion Systems, Project Based Module. Year 4: Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods, Advanced Materials, Structures and Design, Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Design and Maintenance, Group Project.

Career pathways

After completing this course, graduates have the skills to pursue employment in aeronautical and aerospace industries, civil aviation management, the defence sector, aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul services.

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