MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year)

Course Overview This Aeronautical Engineering course prepares you to tackle the most pressing challenges in modern aviation, from sustainable propulsion to advanced autonomous systems. You will master fundamental engineering principles and apply them through practical design projects and cutting-edge research. The program equips you for a dynamic career not only in aerospace but also in adjacent high-tech industries. Key Program Highlights Specialize in future-focused areas like autonomous systems, machine learning, and sustainable aviation Gain hands-on flight test experience with practical sessions in a specially equipped flying laboratory Apply theory to real-world challenges through advanced aircraft and gas turbine design modules Undertake a significant final-year team design project and an original individual research thesis Learn from leading academics in a department with outstanding facilities and strong industry connections