This dual-accredited degree explores the design, analysis and testing of aeronautical and aerospace vehicles. You will be equipped with in-demand expertise to progress to a career in the international airline and aircraft industries. Design projects and an optional industrial placement boost your real-world engineering skills.
This course prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in the global aerospace industry, working on manned and unmanned aircraft and spacecraft projects. This degree places particular emphasis on encouraging and enabling students to be innovative in their engineering design.
The course is designed in collaboration with industry, which is directly reflected in the emphasis on the professional and transferrable skills you will learn. The BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree has been developed to educate you in the design, analysis and testing of aeronautical and aerospace vehicles and associated technology.
City was the first institution in the UK to introduce Aeronautical Engineering courses. The department has strong links with industry (local, national and global), maintaining partnerships through research projects and student placements.
You will study our core engineering first year, equipping you with skills in mathematics, engineering science and electronics. In later stages, you progress to specialist topics including flight dynamics and aerodynamics and propulsion.
You’ll put your in-depth aeronautical engineering knowledge into practice with design projects at every stage of your studies.
- Study in industry-standard specialist facilities including our flight deck, motion simulators, wind tunnels, fuel injection systems, formula car simulator and flight test course
- Boost your employability with an optional 12-month professional placement – past hosts include Airbus, DHL Air, British Airways, Delphi and EDF Energy
- Shine at interview with practical examples to showcase your expertise, thanks to real-world projects throughout your studies
- Benefit from our industry connections and outstanding reputation as the first UK university offering aeronautic engineering.
Students are strongly encouraged to take a 12-month industrial placement between the end of year three and the start of their final year. Specialist advisors within the School are in regular contact with companies to assist students in finding suitable work experience. Student s are paid while on placement and are visited by their personal tutor during this time. Following placement, students more fully appreciate the context and relevance of their university studies and gain a greater understanding of the industry they are about to join. This valuable experience may count towards the requirements for a professional engineering qualification. In recent years Aeronautical Engineering students have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as Airbus, DHL Air, British Airways, Delphi and EDF Energy.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.
- Mathematics I (20 Credits)
- Engineering Science (20 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics I (20 Credits)
- Solid Mechanics (20 credits)
- Electronics (20 Credits)
- Design I (20 Credits)
- Personal & Professional Development (5 Credits)
Year 2
Specialise in aeronautical engineering with modules including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, structural mechanics and mechatronics.
- Mathematics II (20 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics II (20 Credits)
- Structural Mechanics (20 Credits)
- Mechatronics (20 Credits)
- Measurement and Data Analysis (20 Credits)- Design II: Aeronautical (20 Credits)
Year 3
Deepen your expertise in aircraft design with modules including aerodynamics and propulsion, and flight dynamics and control. Develop professional skills in engineering management.
- Analysis of Structures and Materials (20 Credits)
- Aerodynamics and Propulsion (20 Credits)
- Flight Dynamics and Control (20 Credits)
- Engineering Management, Reliability and Sustainability (20 Credits)
- Individual Project and Design (40 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Year 1
Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.
- Mathematics I (20 Credits)
- Engineering Science (20 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics I (20 Credits)
- Solid Mechanics (20 credits)
- Electronics (20 Credits)
- Design I (20 Credits)
- Personal & Professional Development (5 Credits)
Year 2
Specialise in aeronautical engineering with modules including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, structural mechanics and mechatronics.
- Mathematics II (20 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics II (20 Credits)
- Structural Mechanics (20 Credits)
- Mechatronics (20 Credits)
- Measurement and Data Analysis (20 Credits)
- Design II: Aeronautical (20 Credits)
Year 3
Deepen your expertise in aircraft design with modules including aerodynamics and propulsion, and flight dynamics and control. Develop professional skills in engineering management.
- Analysis of Structures and Materials (20 Credits)
- Aerodynamics and Propulsion (20 Credits)
- Flight Dynamics and Control (20 Credits)
- Engineering Management, Reliability and Sustainability (20 Credits)
- Individual Project and Design (40 credits)
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Aeronautical Society, Royal
Mechanical Engineers, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H410
Institution code:
C60
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
to include A Level Mathematics
to include A Level Mathematics
We welcome applications that include the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be included in our offer, resulting in an 'A' Level offer reduced by one grade.
32 points total, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5 OR 32 points total, including Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5 and Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7.
D*DD in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016, RQF ONLY) with minimum grade D in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
19770.0
Year 1
International
19770.0
Year 1
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Northampton Square
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City of London
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