Aeronautical Engineering (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

On this Aeronautical Engineering (Hons) degree from  Loughborough University , you can study topics such as Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Noise Control, Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among many others. 

These are underpinned by learning the fundamentals of engineering and analysis techniques, equipping you for a career not only in the aeronautical and automotive sectors, but many others too.

Career Opportunities

• This course will equip you for careers in all branches of the aerospace industry, airline operators, Government research establishments and appropriate branches of the armed forces.
• Internationally, the aviation industry is forecasted to double in size over the next 15 years. Therefore, you will be well placed for involvement in a fast-paced and increasingly important sector of the global economy. We have also seen many of our graduates progress to become senior leaders in the aeronautical engineering sector.
• We hold our own Engineering Careers Fair. In recent years, over 80 companies have attended our fair to employ our students. This includes major consulting and contracting companies in the UK, as well as more local and specialist firms. Other major employers who employ Aeronautical Engineers, as well as other graduates, also attend the University-wide careers fair.
• Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.
• Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.

Accreditation

The Aeronautical Engineering BEng is accredited by both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This means that the programme provides students with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to support their application for eventual professional registration to receive Chartered Engineer status.