Last Updated on December 22, 2022
On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines.
Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel.
The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Many of these subjects are taught in group-based projects so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering.
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Course content
Year 1 will introduce you to the fundamentals of technology, mathematics and propulsion systems. Even at this early stage, you will get the chance to be airborne with an opportunity to fly in a glider at a local gliding cub, or fly a commercial Boeing 737 simulator (at a reduced additional cost).
Year 2 will expand your knowledge into areas of aircraft aerodynamics and crash investigation. Between the second and third years, we encourage you to apply for an industrial placement year. These are paid, give you real-world engineering experience, and have been at companies ranging from Airbus Helicopters to GE Engines.
Other specialist modules include flight technology – involving the study of aircraft flight control systems – subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics, crash investigation, flight deck controls, instruments and displays, navigation systems, material properties and selection, and computer-based design, analysis and simulation.
In Year 3 you will study advanced aerodynamics and flight technology, which will prepare you for your final project. Your studies culminate with the GradEX graduate exhibition, where you will be able to exhibit your work to industry, VIPs and the public.
Academic year
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
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Modules
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
| Year 1 compulsory modules | |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals Of Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 30 credits |
| Fundamentals Of Mechanics & Thermo-Fluid | 30 credits |
| Introduction To Engineering Design And Practice | 30 credits |
| Introduction To Engineering Mathematics (Non A-Level) | 15 credits |
| Professional Development And Engineering Applications | 15 credits |
| Year 2 compulsory modules | |
|---|---|
| Aerodynamics | 15 credits |
| Aeronautical Principles | 15 credits |
| Automation And Control Engineering | 15 credits |
| Design Engineering | 15 credits |
| Intermediate Engineering Mathematics | 15 credits |
| Leadership And Management | 15 credits |
| Mechanical Structures | 15 credits |
| Team Design Project For Sustainability | 15 credits |
| Year 3 compulsory modules | |
|---|---|
| Applied Aeronautical Principles | 15 credits |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | 15 credits |
| Individual Engineering Project | 45 credits |
| Structures And Fea | 15 credits |
| Uav And Synthetic Flight | 15 credits |
Entry requirements
- UK qualifications
- International qualifications
Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points
- A levels: BBC, CCC plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications e.g. B at AS
- BTEC: DMM, MMM plus 16 points from other level 3 qualifications
On our Aeronautical Engineering degree we place special emphasis on flight deck design, particularly the relationship between pilot and modern fly-by-wire computer interfaces. You will learn about propulsion systems, which covers gas turbine engines, rocket engines and internal combustion engines.
Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, which include a flight simulator that can simulate Boeing and Airbus aircraft as well as helicopters, and a new computerised wind tunnel.
The computer-aided design (CAD) techniques you’ll learn are the ones used by professional practitioners in the sector, including Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Many of these subjects are taught in group-based projects so you can apply your skills and knowledge to a real aircraft engineering design brief.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
Staffordshire university international students
| Undergraduate | £14,000* |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Nursing, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practice and Midwifery) | £18,000* |
| Postgraduate taught | £14,500 |
| Law LPC | £10,900 |
| Law LPC and LLM combined | £12,300 |
| London based masters courses | £16,500 |
| MBA | £15,500 |
| Postgraduate research | £12,500* |
| Undergraduate | £14,000* |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Nursing, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practice and Midwifery) | £18,000* |
| Postgraduate taught courses | £14,500 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | £15,500 |
| Law LPC and LLM combined | £12,300 |
| Law LPC solely | £10,900 |
| Postgraduate Research | £12,500* |
*per year of study
Scholarships and discounts
We offer a wide range of scholarships and discounts for international students to help fund your studies. If you would like to read more about what scholarships are available to you, and to see if you meet the criteria to be eligible, you visit our dedicated scholarships page.
Paying your deposit
If you’re an international fee-payer, you’ll need to pay a deposit to secure your place.
- Full-time, on-campus courses: £3,500
- Sponsored students: No deposit required – please send your sponsorship letter to the International Admissions team at [email protected]
- Blended learning LPC: £500
- Distance learning: No deposit required
You can make your deposit payment via our secure online payment portal, or using the payment details further below.
Your deposit is your commitment to study at Staffordshire University and is usually non-refundable. Full terms and conditions can be found in our international deposit refund policy. If you require a Student visa, we won’t be able to start processing your CAS until your deposit has been received and cleared by our bank. Please note that this can take 3-5 working days after the date of payment.
IMPORTANT: If you send a payment directly to the University, please include your full name and your reference number with the payment. Unidentified payments cannot be credited to your account.
For more information on the Student visa application process, please see the UKCISA website.
Payment of tuition fees
On arrival at the University, you’ll need to pay 34% of your annual tuition fee (this includes any payments already received i.e. £3,500 deposit) before you can enrol on your course. Please be aware that it can take a couple of weeks to open a UK bank account because of security checks, so you should make sure that you have access to the appropriate funds on arrival at the University.
Payment dates:
The deadlines for paying the final instalment of your tuition fees are:
- September entrants: 2nd instalment – 31st January (34%), and 3rd instalment – 30th April (33%)
- January entrants: 2nd instalment – 30th June (34%), and 3rd instalment – 30th September (33%)
Please note: If you’ve been awarded a scholarship or any discounts, these will be deducted from the total tuition fees at enrolment.
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