Aeronautical Engineering

What is the study of aeronautical engineering?
An aeronautical engineering degree involves turning ideas into reality by applying the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and maintenance of highly sophisticated products such as aircraft, missiles and space satellites. All these products are the result of whole team efforts that bring together each aeronautical engineer's skills and technical expertise.

Who studies aeronautical engineering?
Individuals studying aeronautical engineering are highly intelligent, excellent team players, keen on challenges, self-motivated, innovative and lateral thinkers. They also have the capacity for highly technical and analytical thinking.

What can you expect?
Aeronautical engineering courses involves 3 years full-time studying for BEng level and 4 years full-time studying for MEng. Students get opportunities to work in teams and get involved in resolutions of real-life problems. Most courses also require students to work on their own, perhaps researching a particular area of interest for their final year dissertations or projects.