Program Overview

Aeronautical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Overview

The MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree is designed to equip you with advanced technical knowledge and skills, and a commitment to the highest professional standards. This pathway includes integrated masters-level modules that provide advanced knowledge in aerospace assembly and systems design.

Attendance

• Full-time
• With placement

Course

• Four year
• Five year

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

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.

You Will:

• Explore elements of aircraft design, including aircraft structures, flight systems, navigation, aerodynamics, and performance
• Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight
• Complete a flight test course using the Cranfield National Flying Laboratory Centre aircraft
• Choose to take an industry placement year to increase your professional aviation and aeronautics skills
• Expand your professional knowledge beyond Bachelor's level, with the opportunity to study specialist modules

Placement

• Options available
• International students accepted

Course Details

All About the Course

The course is delivered over four years - or five with a placement year. You will study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge, build career-focused skills, and help you become a world-class engineer.

Learning Experience

Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving, and communication - all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers.

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Year One

• Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems
• Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Structures and Engineering Dynamics
• Project and Risk Management
• Aviation Business Enterprise

Year Two

• Aerodynamics (year 2)
• Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Design Enterprise (year 2)
• Engineering Mathematics (Year Two)
• Flight Systems (Year 2)
• Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance

Year Three

• Aerodynamics (year 3)
• Aircraft Design Enterprise
• Flight Systems (year 3)
• Finite Element Analysis and Aircraft Structures
• Industrial Management and Project Preparation
• Final Year Project

Year Four

• Aerodynamics MEng
• Engineering Computation
• Aerospace System Design
• Aerospace Assembly

Teaching

You will develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative, and practical methods in our range of teaching spaces and engineering laboratories:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical activities

Assessment

You will be assessed through a combination of formats:

• Lab exercises
• Examinations
• Reports

Employment and Stats

Employment

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 of the world's largest employment fields.

Further Study

You might find you want to learn more about automation, engineering, and robotics. Building on our engineering expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

We're looking for applicants who have studied mathematics or physics-based subjects at college and want to gain deeper knowledge in these subjects with a bias towards their application in aeronautics.

English Language Requirements

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Standard Entry Requirements

• GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• UCAS tariff points: 128 UCAS points to include Mathematics and a numerate science
• A level: 128 UCAS points to include grade B in Mathematics and grade B in a numerate Science-based subject
• BTEC National Diploma: DDM from Engineering or Science subjects
• Access to HE: Pass with 128 UCAS points from a QAA-approved Engineering course

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26), £9,535 per year (2026/27)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26), £18,120 per year (2026/27)

Additional Costs

You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

International Student Scholarships

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.