Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)
About this course
BEng/MEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons), an aeronautical engineering degree focused on aircraft design, propulsion, structures, and flight mechanics. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology and offers optional placement year routes for both the three-year BEng and four-year MEng structures. The first year covers core mechanical and electronic principles alongside introductory aeronautical design and MATLAB applications. The second year introduces dynamic systems, aircraft structures, flight dynamics, and project management principles. The third year shifts towards propulsion systems, aviation management, human factors, and an individual project module. For students progressing to the fourth year of the MEng, studies incorporate advanced materials, manned and unmanned aircraft design, research methods, and a collaborative group project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 BEng / 120 MEng A Level: BBC / BBB one A level must be at grade C or above in either Mathematics or Physics BTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC: DMM / DMM in an Engineering of Physics based BTEC Extended Diploma 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 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.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 187 offers from 210 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 48%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 11%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- General Engineering Tools and Principles 1
- General Engineering Tools and Principles 2
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 1
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 2
- Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles
- Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control
- Aircraft Structures and Flight Dynamics
- Design and Project Management
- Human Factors and Aviation Management
- Propulsion Systems
- Project Based Module
- Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods
- Advanced Materials, Structures and Design
- Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Design and Maintenance
- Group Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000.
What do graduates of Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 187 offers from 210 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.