University of Salford

BEng Aeronautical Engineering

University of Salford

Course overview

University of Salford BEng Aeronautical Engineering involves the scientific and technological study of how civil and military aircraft are designed, built, maintained, and tested. Students learn about aircraft structure, aerodynamics, flight systems, navigation, performance, and more, usually to equip students with the technical and transferable skills needed for a career in aerospace.

During the three-year course or four years if you include a placement year, students study core modules like engineering mathematics, fluid mechanics, materials, structures, aerodynamics, flight systems, and aircraft design. In the final year, students complete an individual project or group design work.

Students are assessed through exams, lab work, reports and project work. There is also the option of an industry placement to gain practical experience.

Entry requirements

Candidates of the BEng Aeronautical Engineering in the University of Salford are required to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and any other relevant information about their studies. An academic reference or an employer reference is also required, and applicants may upload a CV to show previous work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 104–112 UCAS tariff points, including Mathematics and a numerate science.

  • Applicants with equivalent qualifications, such as BTEC National, T-Levels in certain engineering-related subjects, or an Access to HE Diploma, are accepted if they meet the tariff requirement and include relevant maths or science content.

  • For Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, International Baccalaureate, and other recognised international qualifications, equivalent standards of numerate science and maths are required.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who are not from an English-speaking background need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent English language test).

  • Applicants who do not meet this requirement, the University may be offered alternative routes, such as a Pre-Sessional English course or an International Foundation Year.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford may work in roles such as:

  • Aircraft engineer/aerospace engineer

  • Systems engineer (aircraft systems)

  • Flight engineer or flight systems specialist

  • Aviation consultant or technical consultant in the aerospace industry

  • Structural engineer for aircraft components or materials design

Cost of study

The tuition fee for full-time international students of the BEng Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford is £18,120 per year.

Admission

Applications for the BEng Aeronautical Engineering from the University are submitted directly to the university through their online application form or through UCAS. Please speak to our experienced counsellors for assistance.

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