Aeronautical Engineering, BEng (Hon), De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BEng (Hon)	Full-time	3 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 15750 per year

About Aeronautical Engineering, BEng (Hon) - at De Montfort University

Aeronautical and aerospace 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.
Study a range of specialist modules including Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics, Propulsion Systems and Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Design and Maintenance.
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.
Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points (120 UCAS points for MEng) from at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C, or
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM (DDM for MEng)

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications include:

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 Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering Science and Mathematics
Physics and Engineering
Physics and Mathematics

If 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.

International Baccalaureate: 26+ points (30+ points for MEng) with Mathematics or Physics at higher level
T Levels Merit
Engineering Year Zero: Pass

Portfolio Required: No
Interview Required: No

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