BEng Aeronautical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, combining aerodynamics, structures, and flight systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a 26-week Aircraft Design module and an Individual Project. The degree is accredited by The Aeronautical Society under license from the Engineering Council.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points GCSE: Mathematics and English language at Grade C/4 A level: Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include Grade C in Maths and an E in a Numerate Science (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology, Computer Science, Statistics) BTEC: Grade DMM required from Engineering or Applied Science. Not accepted: Electrical Engineering, Aviation Operations T level: Grade M T-Level in one of the following subjects: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Foundation Year: Degree in a relevant subject (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering), passed with an overall mark of 60 or above Access to HE: Pass with 104 UCAS points from a QAA-approved Engineering course, including 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 and Distinctions in numerate modules
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 30%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 49%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Aviation & Air Vehicle Design
- Engineering Dynamics & Electrical Systems
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Structures & Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids fundamentals
- Manufacturing Methods & Processes
- Aerodynamics Fundamentals
- Aircraft Design
- Aircraft Structures Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics
- Aircraft Stability & Automatic Control
- Aircraft Performance & Flight Envelopes
- Individual Project
- Compressible Aerodynamics & Aircraft Propulsion
- Design of Vertical Flight Vehicles
- Finite Element Analysis & Aircraft Structures
- Flight Dynamics & Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aeronautical Engineering 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 at University of Salford do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford?
68% 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 at University of Salford?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BEng Aeronautical Engineering at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Aeronautical Engineering 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 at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.