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Master of Aeronautical Engineering
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification following the HNC in aeronautical engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in engineering and construction.
Career outcomes
- Employment in aviation and aerospace professions
- Degree top-up with Nottingham Trent University
Curriculum
- One-year full-time Pearson HND of eight units: two mandatory core and six specialist. Modules include Professional Engineering Management
- Further Mathematics
- Aircraft Flight Control Systems
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Aircraft Structural Integrity
- Avionic Systems and Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Design.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
- A 2:1 or higher for a few
- Subject-related for some
- Portfolio or work experience for some
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Aeronautical Engineering admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,100 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.

