Aeronautical engineering is the application of scientific and technological methods to research, design, develop, maintain, and performance test both civil and military aircraft. As the race to take flight further escalates, now is an exciting time to consider a career in aeronautics.

The BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree is designed to equip you with technical and transferable skills, and a commitment to the highest professional standards expected by society and by industry. With a focus on real-world problem-solving, you will explore how to improve fuel efficiency, ensure flight safety and apply technology to take flight even further.

With a focus on your future, you will also build transferable skills and learn about the decision-making methods used by industry. There is also the option to include an industry placement year, where you can gain additional workplace skills and boost your employability once you graduate.

The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Councils Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP). 

An Aeronautical Engineering degree can lead to a fascinating and rewarding career. On successful course completion, you’ll be closer to working in the aviation industry, one the the world's largest employment fields. 

Aerospace and aviation is one of the UK’s largest employment fields. Many graduates secure roles with companies involved in the development, design and manufacture of major sub-units of aeroplanes and aerospace vehicles, such as engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. The course also provides a route into aviation business management.

Today, you will find Salford's aeronautics alumni working throughout the world at leading companies that include Airbus, BAE Systems, Roll-Royce, Thales, and the Royal Air Force.