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 a four-year integrated master’s MEng (Hons). At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng (Hons) or continuing for a further year for a MEng (Hons), subject to meeting the progression requirements.
Key features
- 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.
- Develop your practical and professional skills in our AIRFOX DISO flight simulator.
- 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 an industrial environment.
- Join our student societies to further develop your skills, for example by helping to optimize the aerodynamics of our student racing cars.
Course Details - Modules
Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
*Year one*
-Engineering Mathematics 1
-Engineering Mathematics 2
-Mechanical Principles - Statics
-Mechanical Principles - Dynamics
-Thermofluids
-Aircraft Design Principles
-CAE and Programming
-Mechanics of Flight
*Year two*
-Aircraft Structures and Materials
-Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
-Project Management
-Engineering Mathematics 3
-Introduction to Control Engineering
-Flight Dynamics and Control
-Product Design
-Fluid Mechanics
-Placement Year (Optional)
*Year three*
-Individual Project
-Flight Simulation Technology
-Aircraft Propulsion
-Human Factors and Flight Safety
-Computational Aerodynamics 1
-Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
-Management Concepts in Aviation (optional)
-Navigation and Pilot Studies (optional)
Year four (MEng)
-Group Project
-Advanced Flight Dynamics
-Aircraft Handling Qualities and Control
-Engineering Business Environment
-Systems Operations Management (optional)
-Computational Aerodynamics 2
-Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (optional)
-Unmanned Aero Vehicle Design (optional)
-Composite Materials (optional)
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
D26
Campus Name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
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
A-Level Maths or Physics at C or above
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
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
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14750.0
Year 1
International
14750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Provider information
The Gateway
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Leicester
LE1 9BH
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