Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H410

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

About

Aeronautical and aerospace engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, offering a wide range of career opportunities in research, development, testing, and maintenance.

The course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology and will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore the core principles of aeronautical engineering, gaining in-depth knowledge in areas such as experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, propulsion systems, flight simulation technologies, aircraft structures, and computational aerodynamics. The course combines hands-on experience with advanced theoretical learning, ensuring you will graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive in industry.

Graduates are well-equipped for careers across the aeronautics and aerospace sectors, including roles in aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, the defence industry, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) services. Many of our graduates have gone on to work with companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BMW, and Siemens.

You can study Aeronautical Engineering as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of the third year, you may choose to graduate with a BEng or continue to the fourth year to earn an MEng, subject to meeting the progression criteria.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

112 BEng / 120 MEng

A Level:

BBC / BBB

one A level must be at grade C or above in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM / DDM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass in an Engineering, Physics or Mathematics QAA accredited Access to HE course, with at least 15 level 3 credits in the relevant subject at distinction.

International Baccalaureate (IB):

26 / 30

with Maths or Physics at higher level

Engineering Year Zero:

Pass

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

Career

Where we could take you

Graduate careers

After completing this course, graduates have the skills to pursue employment in aeronautical and aerospace industries, civil aviation management, the defence sector, aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul services.

According to a House of Commons briefing paper, the UK aerospace industry is the second largest in the world with a turnover of £34.8 billion in 2020.

"The industry will continue to grow in the coming years and this exciting course will allow us to train the next generation of aerospace professionals" says Dr Hobina Rajakaruna, programme leader.

Placements

Work placements are offered as part of this course as one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience while studying, as well as improving your chances of gaining a graduate level job.

We have links with organisations both in the UK and internationally, and the placements team will help you find a placement to suit your interests and aspirations.

Engineering students have taken part in work experience placements at a number of local, national and international companies including BMW, Airbus, and Siemens.