Aeronautical Engineering

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.

The course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology and will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore the core principles of aeronautical engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, flight simulation technologies, aircraft structures, and computational aerodynamics. The course combines hands-on experience with advanced theoretical learning, ensuring you will graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive in industry.

Graduates are well-equipped for careers across the aeronautics and aerospace sectors, including roles in aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, the defence industry, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) services. Many of our graduates have gone on to work with companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BMW, and Siemens.

You can study Aeronautical Engineering as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of the third year, you may choose to graduate with a BEng or continue to the fourth year to earn an MEng, subject to meeting the progression criteria.

Course Modules

Year one
Block 1: General Engineering Tools and Principles 1

Block 2: General Engineering Tools and Principles 2

Block 3: Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 1

Block 4: Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 2

Year two
Block 1: Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles

Block 2: Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control

Block 3: Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics

Block 4: Design and Project Management

Placement year (optional)

Year three
Block 1: Human Factors and Aviation Management

Block 2: Propulsion Systems

Blocks 3 and 4 Choose one of:

Modelling and Simulation for Aeronautical Projects 1 and 2
Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Aeronautical Projects 1 and 2
Materials and Design for Aeronautical Projects 1 and 2

Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/aeronautical-engineering-beng-meng-degree/aeronautical-engineering-beng-meng-degree.aspx#what-you-will-study

Assessment includes exams (unseen and open book), phase tests including multiple choice test where appropriate, group presentations, case study analysis, individual lab exercises as well as report portfolios, report and essay writing.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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