International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.
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.
Salford is a leading regional UK centre for aeronautics. Providing a gateway to professional status, our Aeronautical Engineering degree course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Councils Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP). With a focus on real-world problem-solving, you'll explore how to improve fuel efficiency, ensure flight safety and apply using technology to take flight even further.
This course is also available with an integrated masters.
Our Aeronautical Engineering courses scored 91% for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2020 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data)
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Course details:
Year one
Engineering Mathematics 2
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 2
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
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 the the world's largest employment fields.
Aerospace and aviation is one of the UK’s largest employment fields. Typical roles are connected to the development, design and manufacture of major sub-units of aeroplanes and related aerospace vehicles such as engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. Other possibilities include aviation leadership and business management.
Today, you will find Salford’s aeronautical engineering alumni throughout the world at leading companies, including: Airbus, BAE Systems, Roll-Royce, Thales, and the Royal Air Force.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
