Aeronautical Engineering MSc at De Montfort University

Programme overview

The UK aerospace and aeronautical industry is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. The sector has seen consistent growth in recent years and supports a growing number of highly skilled, high-value roles in aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, the defence sector, and aircraft maintenance, repair and operation services.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media | Duration: 12 months (September start), 16 months (January start) | Intake: September, January | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates are expected find employment in sectors such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automotive, aviation management, defense and industries supporting aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject, such as Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering; We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world; If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis; International students must also have a valid ATAS certificate to study at DMU to enrol on the course; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 12 months (September start), 16 months (January start)

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