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!
Work placements
If you choose to complete a work placement, we’ll work with you to identify a suitable organisation.
Professional body accreditation
Students completing an IMechE accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry. The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng(Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Careers
After completing the Aeronautical Engineering MSc, you’ll be able to apply for a wide range of technical, engineering, analytical, operation or management jobs within the aerospace and airline industries, including:
Aerospace engineer
Aircraft manufacturing
Armed forces
Government agencies
Civil Aviation Authority
Further and higher education
Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
College Road,
Stoke on Trent,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST4 2DE, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Staffordshire University is an outstanding choice for students who prioritise teaching excellence.