Subjects
Aeronautical engineering
What is aeronautical engineering?
Engineering degrees cover all things related to developing, providing and maintaining infrastructure, products and services that society needs - from researching how to manufacture a product to building bridges and roads. Physics and maths are always core ingredients, but for aeronautical engineering there is also a heavy element of IT and computing.
What will I study?
Sample modules:
Aerodynamics
Applied Thermodynamics
Mechatronics
Mathematics and Statistics
Computing
Aerospace Technology and Business
Why study aeronautical engineering?
As a highly technical area, new graduates have clear pathways into a variety of careers in the aerospace, mechanical, and oil/gas industries.
Many universities offer heavily practice-based courses and often offer opportunities for work placements to gain firsthand industry experience.
Students usually develop strong numeracy and computer skills as well as a creative and innovate approach to resolving issues.
Potential career routes
Defence
Security
Armed forces
Government
Private/civilian aerospace sector
Oil and gas extraction
Motor manufacturing
Similar areas of interest
IT/computing
Science
Mathematics
Management
Electronic/civil/mechanical engineering
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