The accredited Aeronautical Engineering courses are designed to train students to design, analyse and test aeronautical and aerospace vehicles and associated technology. Graduates would typically expect to work in the major aircraft or aerospace manufacturers, such as Airbus or BAe Systems, managing the design, maintanence or modification of an aircraft or an aerospace system.

Aeronautical engineering graduates work in all areas of the aircraft and airline industries. They also work in other high-tech industries such as motormanufacturing and offshore oil and gas extraction. Careers in aeronautical engineering in the UK are provided, not only by the larger companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, AgustaWestland Helicopters and QinetiQ, but also by many successful small companies that supply components and services. A number of graduates move on to a career in flying.