BEng Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
The BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering is an aerospace engineering degree focusing on the mechanics, design, and operation of aircraft and flight systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Students complete a major independent Engineering Project in the final year and undertake an optional industrial placement year between the second and third years. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Aerospace Engineering Principles, Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 1, Engineering Design And Practice, and Engineering Mathematics 1 (Non A-Level). The second year advances into specialized study with Aerodynamics And Propulsion, Control System Analysis, Flight Dynamics And Control, and Mechanical Design And Structures. The final year involves comprehensive capstone work across modules like Aerospace Engineering Applications, Aircraft Design Group Project, Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Structural Analysis And Fea.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 104-112 UCAS points. A Levels: BCC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade DMM We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 35%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 40%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 25%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 35%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aerospace Engineering Principles
- Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 1
- Engineering Design And Practice
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (A-Level)
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Non A-Level)
- Aerodynamics And Propulsion
- Control System Analysis
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Product Commercialisation
- Flight Dynamics And Control
- Mechanical Design And Structures
- Aerospace Engineering Applications
- Aircraft Design Group Project
- Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Engineering Project
- Structural Analysis And Fea
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £41,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.