BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate engineering degree centred on the design, development, and performance of aircraft. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course incorporates a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year. The course begins with Year 0, featuring compulsory modules such as Engineering Methodology 1 and 2, Energy and Power, Mechanical Systems, Study Skills, and Experimental Methods. Year 1 builds core knowledge through Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design, Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems, Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics, and Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials. Year 2 advances into specialised concepts via Engineering Mathematics, Flight Systems Fundamentals, Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Structures Fundamentals, Aerodynamics Fundamentals, and Aircraft Design. The final year concludes with Individual Project, Industrial Management and Project Preparation, Aerodynamics, Flight Systems, Aircraft Design Enterprise, and Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination. One full A-level equivalent. BTEC: MPP in Engineering or Science subjects. MMP from any other BTEC subject. T level: Overall grade P (D or E). Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA approved Engineering or Science subject required. 72 points from other subjects. Scottish Highers: One at Higher Level. To include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination. Irish Leaving Certificate: One at Higher Level. To include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination. IB: 26 Points including Higher Level Maths or Physics.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Methodology 1 and 2
- Energy and Power
- Mechanical Systems
- Study Skills
- Experimental Methods
- Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design
- Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids fundamentals
- Manufacturing Methods & Processes
- Engineering Mathematics
- Flight Systems Fundamentals
- Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance
- Aircraft Structures Fundamentals
- Aerodynamics Fundamentals
- Aircraft Design
- Individual Project
- Industrial Management and Project Preparation
- Aerodynamics
- Flight Systems
- Aircraft Design Enterprise
- Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.