Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

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).

Aeronautical Engineering is taught by knowledgeable and professionally experienced staff giving you the opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the aeronautical engineering fundamentals along with the personal skills that will enable you to study successfully and embark on a rewarding career.

You can study Aeronautical Engineering either as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or as a four-year integrated master’s. At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng or continuing your studies for a further year for a MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements.

Key features

Accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status.

Study a range of specialist modules including Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics, Propulsion Systems and Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Design and Maintenance.  

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-System Technik GmbH Austria. 

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 industry. 

Meet like-minded people and gain hands-on practical skills by joining our student societies, such as DMU Flyers. 

Course delivery is in block mode, which means each 30-credit module consists of a seven week teaching block. Each 30-credit module usually involves 16 hours of contact per week and we expect you to undertake at least 19 hours of independent study per module.

Our academic staff are engaged in international aeronautical research and having commercial flying experience bring their unique skills and industrial knowledge to modules that they deliver.

Dr Hobina Rajakaruna, Programme Leader