


Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Aeronautical engineering degrees represent the branch of engineering that deals with the research, design, development, construction, testing, science and technology of aircraft or spacecraft. The field also covers investigation into aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft, including behaviors and related factors such as airfoil, control surfaces, lift and drag. In recent years, aeronautical engineering has become one of two major and overlapping branches of aerospace engineering, with astronautical engineering being the second.
Good to Know
Common Degree/Major Names
BEng | Aero-Mechanical Engineering |
BEng | Aeronautical Engineering |
BEng/MEng | Aeronautics and Astronautics |
BEng | Aerospace Engineering |
BEng | Aerospace Systems |
BEng | Aerospace Systems Engineering |
BEng | Aerospace Technology |
BEng | Aircraft Engineering |
BEng/BSc | Aviation Technology |
BSc | Aviation and Airport Management |
BEng | Avionic Systems |
BEng | Design Engineering |
BSc/BEng | Pilot Studies |
Useful Skills
Analytical | |
Attention to Detail | |
Design Mindset | |
Idea Visualisation | |
Listening | |
Mathematical | |
Practical (working with your hands) | |
Problem Solving | |
Programming / Coding | |
Research | |
Speaking (Verbal Communication) | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) |
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