BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
- International students can apply
- Work placement opportunity
Career opportunities exist in the design, manufacture and operation of aerospace vehicles.
Openings may also be found in the many companies involved in designing and manufacturing major sub-units of aeroplanes and related aerospace vehicles such as engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. Other possibilities exist in technical engineering specialisms or general business management.
You may also consider going on to further study either on a Masters programme or in one of our Research Centres.
Career Prospects
Students who have completed this degree have gained employment with several leading companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Roll-Royce, Thales, and Royal Air Force.
Typical jobs profiles have included systems engineer, structures engineer, pilot and market analyst.
Alumni Profile
Imran M Khawaja - BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
After the customary university visits and some background research, I chose to study for a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford. Salford is renowned for its strong industrial links and has an outstanding graduate employment rate. These factors, combined with the support and diligence of the industrial tutor, helped me obtain a year out with subsequent sponsorship from a well known aerospace company. The placement was an invaluable opportunity to experience at first hand the challenges faced in the dynamic aerospace industry. The degree programme was well structured and helped me develop all the essential skills, competencies and knowledge needed to start my career. I graduated with an excellent degree that made me very marketable to recruiters. I am now employed by Airbus as an aircraft structures engineer working on some of the latest and groundbreaking technologies. I am grateful for my time at Salford and to all the experienced academic and technical staff who have contributed to my success in the aerospace industry to date.