BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford is delivered in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree.
About this course
A degree in aeronautical engineering is the study of how aircraft are designed, constructed and powered - and how they are safely operated and controlled. From the provider’s course page.
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at the University of Salford. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Aeronautical and aerospace engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 6 modules
- Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design
Module details
Introduction to the history and terminology of the aerospace and aviation industries, along with basic theory of flight. Group project to undertake preliminary design of a light aircraft conforming to EASA CS-23 standards powered by a single piston engine (SEP). Development of communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
- Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems
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Core principles of Engineering Dynamics and Electrical Engineering. Mathematics, natural science, and engineering methods to analyse motion and electrical systems. Kinematics, kinetics, Newton's laws, energy principles, and circuit theory. Laboratory skills and technical communication.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
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Core mathematical concepts, notation, and techniques essential for solving complex engineering problems. Calculus and algebra to support application of engineering principles. Foundation for further mathematical study and continued professional development in engineering.
- Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials
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Key principles of engineering materials and structural analysis. Stress, strain, beam theory, torsion, thermal stresses, frameworks, and Mohr's circles. Material testing, properties, bonding mechanisms, strengthening methods, phase diagrams, heat treatment, corrosion principles. Types and use of polymer materials.
Assessment: Coursework
- Thermofluids fundamentals
Module details
Core principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Energy transfer, fluid behaviour, and analytical and computational techniques for thermofluid modelling. Laboratory work on practical investigation skills. Sustainability, safety, and system performance.
- Manufacturing Methods & Processes
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Fundamental manufacturing processes such as casting, forming, machining, and finishing. How materials behave during production and suitable methods for different applications. Production cost, efficiency, and sustainability. Safety awareness and risk identification. Quality control and continuous improvement.
Year two 6 modules
- Engineering Mathematics
Module details
Broader range of techniques relevant to the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems. Differential equations, numerical methods, partial differentiation, determinants, matrices, Laplace transforms, and functions of a complex variable.
- Flight Systems Fundamentals
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Basic principles and theory of statics and dynamics as related to the static and dynamic behaviour of an aircraft and the theory of flight control as related to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft.
- Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance
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Basic concepts of aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance. Performance in straight and level flight, climb and glide, turns, take-off and landing. Operating principles and performance analysis of major aircraft navigation systems including inertial navigation systems and global positioning system.
- Aircraft Structures
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Structural integrity, fitness for service, and mechanical properties. Analysis of structures under different loading conditions, yield criteria, and direct stiffness methods. Analysis of composite systems.
- Aerodynamics Fundamentals
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Fundamentals of lift and drag generation by aerofoils and wings. Low-speed (incompressible) flow, aerofoil aerodynamics and thin aerofoil theory. Wing aerodynamics and lifting line theory. Boundary layer theory. High speed (compressible) flow, convergent-divergent nozzles. Wind tunnel testing equipment and techniques. Aerodynamic simulation using computational fluid dynamics.
- Aircraft Design Enterprise
Module details
26-week, two-trimester module introducing second-year aeronautical engineering students to key stages of commercial aircraft design at the conceptual and preliminary levels. Weight prediction, aircraft sizing, propulsion selection, layout of major components, and performance considerations. EASA/CAA certification standards. Project, risk, and quality management. Sustainability, ethics, and security in design.
Year three 5 modules
- Individual Project
Module details
Working independently on a substantial research or industrially relevant task. Critical evaluation of technical literature. Integrated or systems-based approach to solve complex engineering challenges. Environmental and societal impacts. Ethical issues identified and addressed. Risk assessment and management. Engineering management, commercial awareness, legal frameworks, and effective communication.
- Industrial Management and Project Preparation
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Two main components: Industrial management covering commercial issues addressed by engineering businesses and principles of quality management systems; and project preparation to develop ability to work independently, competence in analysing and assessing value of information, and effective communication skills written and orally.
- Aerodynamics
Module details
Analysis of high speed (super- and hypersonic) flows and aircraft propulsion engines, particularly gas turbines. Intakes and exhaust nozzles as part of the study of components of a gas turbine engine.
- Flight Systems
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Deeper understanding of the theory of statics, dynamics and flight control as they relate to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft. Following on from the Flight Systems Fundamentals module in year two.
- Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Aircraft Structural Analysis with focus on solving real-world aerospace engineering problems. Fundamentals of FEA and computer-based methods to predict how parts behave under loads. Aircraft structures and aeroelasticity. Statically indeterminate structures. Introduction to aeroelasticity examining how aerodynamic forces interact with structural flexibility.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree focuses on how aircraft are designed, constructed, powered, safely operated and controlled. You'll typically begin with engineering fundamentals: mathematics for engineers, mechanics and materials science, and practical skills in CAD and workshop practice. In the second year, a course like this normally moves to thermodynamics, fluids and systems relevant to aeronautics, alongside engineering analysis and computing; you'll usually undertake a group design project assessed to industry standards. By Year 3, you'll progress to specialist options such as mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems, structures, robotics and mechatronics, or energy and sustainability, plus professional engineering practice covering safety, ethics and project management, culminating in a substantial individual design or research project.
Who it's for
This course suits those with strong science and mathematics foundations. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 96–111 points. You should be prepared for a demanding, technical programme that combines classroom learning with hands-on engineering work. Check the university's entry requirements for specific subject prerequisites.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 80% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries of £29,000–£35,000 at 15 months, rising to £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect the broader engineering sector, not a guarantee for individual graduates. Career progression depends on your specialisation, employer, and experience.
University & format
This course is delivered full-time at The University of Salford, a public university in Salford, over 3 years. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded as BEng (Hons) and is nationally recognised as a UK degree-awarding body qualification. The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| an Access course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Salford →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £27,000 – £36,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £28,500 | £21,000 – £34,500 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £33,500 | £26,000 – £40,500 | 90 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 35; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 70% · in work or study 90% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Salford
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Salford University
10 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Salford from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Salford; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Salford’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Salford and gov.uk before you apply.
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