Aeronautical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

It’s an exciting time to be an engineer – the world is facing some major challenges, and we are at the forefront of developing solutions to many of these.

Aeronautical engineering graduates are in demand across the UK, and the civil and defence sectors worldwide. Some of our UK graduates have gone on to work with companies like MBDA, Airbus, Boeing, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the UK Ministry of Defence.

You may have a clear career path that you are aiming for, and we can help you get there. On the other hand, you may still be unsure about the direction you wish to take and that’s why our lecturers, industrial contacts and careers services will want to talk to about these opportunities.

It’s an exciting time to be an Aeronautical Engineer – the world is facing some major challenges and we are at the forefront of developing solutions to many of these.

Our faculty is proud of their open-door policy, supporting students throughout their studies. Our team will help with CV writing, applying for jobs, confidence in interviews and navigating the recruitment process.

We regularly host skills workshops and careers fairs to connect you with future employers and equip you with the tools to progress.

As a keen engineer in the making, you may already have an idea about the kind of job you want or will be looking for guidance on potential career paths. Our team can help you get there. Our lecturers, industry contacts and the career services team at the university will want to talk to you about the multiple opportunities available for aeronautical engineers in the world of work.

Students can expect to work with industry giants like Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce and GE Aviation to get a better understanding of what possible roles could look like after graduation.

A sandwich year enables you to apply the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world work situations. You’ll equip yourself with a transferable skillset and gain invaluable work experience that will help you to stand out to potential employers in future job applications. A sandwich year also provides a fantastic opportunity to network and, if you impress your employer, you may even find you have a job waiting for you when you graduate. Many employers like to take on dedicated employees as showcased via a sandwich year placement scheme.