BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Prepare to solve aviation’s biggest challenges at a top ten UK university for graduate prospects in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. Our Aeronautical Engineering course puts you at the forefront of innovation in aviation. You’ll explore how the sector is evolving beyond traditional passenger aircraft, focusing on emerging areas such as sustainable propulsion systems and autonomous, unmanned flight.

Faculty: School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering | Department: Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are many challenges facing the aviation industry. Year 1 compulsory modules: Engineering Design and Manufacture, Mathematics for Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Materials and Structures, Thermofluids, Computing, Aircraft Systems, Performance and Design, Engineering Mechanics and Structures.

Career pathways

This course will equip you for careers in all branches of the aerospace industry, airline operators, Government research establishments and appropriate branches of the armed forces. Internationally, the aviation industry is forecasted to double in size over the next 15 years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAB including Maths and Physics. Typical IB offer: 35 (6 6 5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering: DDD plus A level Maths at Grade B; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths and Physics. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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