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Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
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. Creating a gateway to professional status, our integrated masters 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.
Our Aeronautical Engineering courses scored 91% for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2020 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data)
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
Choose to take an industry placement year to increase your professional aviation and aeronautics skills
Expand your professional knowledge beyond Bachelor's level, with the opportunity to study specialist modules
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Course details:
Year one
Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems
Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Structures and Engineering Dynamics
Project and Risk Management
Aviation Business Enterprise
Year two
Aerodynamics (year 2)
Aircraft Structures
Aircraft Design Enterprise (year 2)
Engineering Mathematics (year 2)
Flight Systems (Year 2)
Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance
Year three
Aerodynamics (year 3)
Aircraft Design Enterprise
Flight Systems (year 3)
Finite Element Analysis and Aircraft Structures
Industrial Management and Project Preparation
Final Year Project
Year four
Aerodynamics MEng
Engineering Computation
Aerospace System Design
Plus one option from:
Aerospace Assembly
Flight Dynamics and Control
On successful completion of the course, you’ll be closer to realising your ambition to work in aeronautics and aviation. As the course meets the exemplifying academic benchmark for registration as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) requirement in full, you can progress to acquire professional registration and institution memberships.
The booming global aviation industry has plenty of career opportunities for aeronautical engineering graduates. Many choose to find roles with companies involved in the develop, designing and manufacturing major sub-units of aeroplanes and related aerospace vehicles such as engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. However, other possibilities to consider include aviation leadership and business management.
Salford’s aeronautics alumni work throughout the world at leading companies, including: Airbus, BAE Systems, Roll-Royce, Thales, and the Royal Air Force.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
