The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering has been designed in partnership with the aerospace industry. It will provide you with the skills required to work effectively in the aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors. 

 

Aircraft engineers are responsible for the safety of thousands of air passengers every year. They play a critical role in the design and certification of an airworthy aircraft in accordance with aviation standards. 

 

CAREER-FOCUSED

Professional Recognition

BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering and MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

 

The accredited BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.

 

The accredited BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering also automatically meets in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

 

The accredited MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

 

Designed in partnership with aerospace industry employers, this course includes visits to organisations such as Spirit AeroSystems and British Airways. A number of final year projects are also undertaken in collaboration with industry.