Beng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,040 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time International students; Home students £9,250 per year
Introduction
Aeronautical engineering is the application of scientific and technological methods to research, design, develop, maintain, and performance test both civil and military aircraft. As the race to take flight further escalates, now is an exciting time to consider a career in aeronautics.
The BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree is designed to equip you with technical and transferable skills, and a commitment to the highest professional standards expected by society and industry. With a focus on real-world problem-solving, you will explore how to improve fuel efficiency, ensure flight safety and apply technology to take flight even further.
With a focus on your future, you will also build transferable skills and learn about the decision-making methods used by the industry. There is also the option to include an industry placement year, where you can gain additional workplace skills and boost your employability once you graduate.
You will:
- Explore elements of aircraft design, including aircraft structures, flight systems, navigation, aerodynamics and performance
- Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight
- Complete a flight test course using the Cranfield National Flying Laboratory Centre aircraft
- Choose to take an industry placement year to increase your professional aviation and aeronautics skills
Ideal Students
This is for you if...
- You are interested in exploring how advanced technology is revolutionising flight
- You are excited about aerospace and aviation and desire a future engineering career in this field
- You are a keen problem-solver who enjoyed mathematics or physics at school/college
Curriculum
Delivered over three years - or four if you choose to include a placement year, you will study a suite of modules that will embed theoretical knowledge, build career-focused skills, and help you become a world-class engineer.
In year one, you will study modules designed to enhance your core engineering knowledge, and you’ll explore elements of aircraft design as you progress to year two. During your final year, you’ll focus on advanced flight systems and complete individual research as part of your final project.
Learning Experience
Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers. You’ll also participate in competitions to enhance your professional and personal skills.
We are committed to providing the highest professional standards of teaching to our students, so our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programme. In year one, the Aviation Business Enterprise module will introduce you to design methods and techniques needed to support infrastructure where you will use theory and standard industry practice.
At Salford, you’ll be surrounded by interactive learning environments and laboratories. Using the Cranfield National Flying Laboratory Centre, you can gather real-time flight data. The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, both in the North-West and beyond. You will benefit from a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks
Industry Placement
On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.
Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final-year grades.
Year one
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems
- Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Structures and Engineering Dynamics
- Project and Risk Management
- Aviation Business Enterprise
Year two
- Aircraft Design Enterprise (year 2)
- Aircraft Structures
- Engineering Mathematics
- Flight Systems (Year 2)
- Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance
- Aerodynamics (year 2)
Year three
- Aerodynamics (year 3)
- Finite Element Analysis and Aircraft Structures
- Industrial Management and Project Preparation
- Final Year Project
- Flight Systems (year 3)
- Aircraft Design Enterprise
Career Opportunities
An Aeronautical Engineering degree can lead to a fascinating and rewarding career. On successful course completion, you’ll be closer to working in the aviation industry, one of the world's largest employment fields.
Aerospace and aviation are one of the UK’s largest employment fields. Many graduates secure roles with companies involved in the development, design and manufacture of major sub-units of aeroplanes and aerospace vehicles, such as engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. The course also provides a route into aviation business management.
Today, you will find Salford's aeronautics alumni working throughout the world at leading companies that include Airbus, BAE Systems, Qatar Airways, Roll-Royce, Thales, and the Royal Air Force.
Further study
You might find you want to learn more about automation, engineering and robotics. Building on our engineering expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further. Salford graduates and alumni will also receive a generous fee discount.