This University of Surrey accredited programme is offered as a 3 year programme. To achieve the qualification it is necessary to successfully complete a total of 20 modules generating a total of 360 credits over the period of the course. For students who want to exit the programme early there are exit awards at: · 120 credits – Award of Certificate of Higher Education · 240 credits - Award of Diploma of Higher Education The programme is designed to equip graduates with the confidence and skills to work at a graduate level within the aeronautical engineering industry. It will also provide the essential communication and critical evaluation skills required to prepare them for progression onto further professional qualifications / postgraduate study.

Careers in Aeronautical Engineering can often be found in aircraft maintenance environments or as a technician within the aerospace design and development industry. Past alumni have been successful in entering graduate training programmes in the design and development arena or in research at companies such as QinetiQ or the Air Accident Investigation Branch, based at Farnborough.