Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Leicester Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Leicester Campus

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Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
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Master the theoretical, experimental and computational skills required for careers in the aeronautical industry.Aeronautical Engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, with extensive career opportunities in research and development, testing and maintenance.This course covers the basic principles of aeronautical engineering, including experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, aircraft propulsion, flight simulation technologies, ...Read more

Master the theoretical, experimental and computational skills required for careers in the aeronautical industry.Aeronautical Engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, with extensive career opportunities in research and development, testing and maintenance.This course covers the basic principles of aeronautical engineering, including experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, aircraft propulsion, flight simulation technologies, aircraft structures and computational aerodynamics.Employment opportunities include careers in aeronautics and aerospace, namely aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, defense sector, aircraft maintenance, repair and operation services (MRO).You can study Aeronautical Engineering either as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng or continuing your studies for a further year for a MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements.


Key features

- Accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status*.- Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.- Study a range of topics including aircraft structures and materials, flight dynamics and control, and aircraft propulsion systems.- Benefit from the academic expertise of researchers who have experience of collaborating with international institutions such as the National Aerospace Laboratories India, Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute Russia and AMST-Systemtechnik GmbH Austria.- Our AIRFOX DISO simulator is integrated to the programme providing a first-hand experience in flight simulator technologies.- Use our instrumented low speed wind tunnel facility to understand the fundamentals of aerodynamics, test prototype aircraft models and acquire experimental skills relevant to aeronautics and wind tunnel testing.- Access industry-standard software packages used in aeronautical engineering applications and research, such as MATLAB, ANSYS and OpenFOAM, which will give you the ability to work confidently in industry. - Meet like-minded people and gain hands-on practical skills by joining our student societies, such as DMU Flyers.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
27/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Aroyo
27 Nov 23

The course is delivered in modules, This is a very new way of learning from what I've been doing in the past however, I like it very much because it makes revision easy and I am..Read more

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27 Nov 23

The library is..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

from at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C.Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Pass in one of the following QAA accredited Access to HE course with at least 15 level 3 credits in the relevant subject at distinction:Access to HE EngineeringEngineering ScienceEngineering Science and MathematicsPhysics and EngineeringPhysics and MathematicsIf you are studying an alternative Access course that is related to Engineering, Mathematics or Physics please contact us for more details.English and Mathematics GCSEs are required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification.We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

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Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,250 per year

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£16,250 per year

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Aroyo
27 Nov 23
Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The course is delivered in modules, This is a very new way of learning from what I've been doing in the past however, I like it very much because it makes revision easy and I am...
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Josh
27 Nov 23
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