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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

Gain the skills and knowledge to work as an aeronautical engineer in the aerospace industry, in the UK or overseas. Secure a paid work placement to boost your industry knowledge and career success. The aerospace industry is one of the UK's most successful sectors. Our well-established course is recognised by major international companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Airbus Helicopters and BAE Systems. You’ll apply advanced theories to their practical application and work in our specialist laboratories using industry standard design and analysis software. Experience real aircraft systems with our flight simulator and wind tunnel. For an exhilarating break from study, you can take to the skies, thanks to student membership at a local gliding club! On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Aeronautical Engineering Work placements If you choose to complete a work placement, we’ll work with you to identify a suitable organisation.

Assessment method

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).  Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing. You’ll have formal assessments at the end of each module this will include a written technical report and an end exam.


How to apply

International applicants

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

Normal entry requirements are at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related engineering or technology discipline.  Alternatively, if you have significant appropriate experience and capable of responding to postgraduate work, your application will be considered. If your first language is not English a minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Course fees for each course can be found on the relevant course page on our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/. Further details about postgraduate fees and funding can be found here: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding.
Aeronautical Engineering at University of Staffordshire - UCAS