Aeronautical Engineering Advanced

A career in aeronautical engineering offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, designing and maintaining aircraft and aerospace systems, while developing advanced skills through hands-on experience and specialized study.

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Start Date: 15 Sep 2025

Mode of Study: Full-Time

Location: Innovation and Technology Centre

Days: Mon to Fri

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Course overview

Engineering generates around 25% of our yearly income to the UK. Engineers create, test and build, incorporating innovation, logic and purpose into their work.

A career in aeronautical engineering promises cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking work. Aerospace engineers research, design, develop, maintain and test the performance of everything from civil aircrafts to missiles and space vehicles. Safety and efficiency are at the forefront of every project, along with innovation and progression.

What will I do?

With relevant work experience, tours of local employers’ facilities, various local and international

You will use industry-standard equipment in our Innovation and Technology Centre, including CAD software and our fully functioning wind tunnel. You will learn how to work safely in potentially dangerous environments, studying aircraft propulsion systems, airframe construction and first line maintenance.

Learning from highly experienced tutors, you will conduct research assignments relevant to the industry now, not five years ago, and work on an individual specialist engineering project of your choice.

Units you will study include; engineering product design and manufacture, delivery of engineering processes safely as a team, applied commercial and quality principles in engineering.

What’s next?

This qualification will give you a broad-based understanding of the Aeronautical and Aviation industry. This means you will learn highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work, assembling aircraft propulsion systems according to specific work instructions and using relevant hand and machine tools to diagnose complex avionic faults.

These skills will prepare you for the next level of study, which could be an apprenticeship or progression to a Higher Education course. In recent years, graduates have gone on to be an apprentice with the likes of Rolls Royce. Career opportunities in Engineering are vast, with advanced skills and experience required to progress.

Is it for me?

Engineering is ideal for people who can use their initiative and solve problems with imaginative and pragmatic solutions. If you are a logical thinker, can think outside the box and are inspired by the latest developments in technology, a career in one of the most in-demand industries could be the making of you. There are a variety of paths you can go down to pursue this, and jobs require practical skills just as much as academic ones. Passion and dedication are the key to success, and a lot of hard work is required.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths.

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Aeronautical Engineering Advanced
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Start Date

15 Sep 2025

Days

Mon to Fri

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre

Our College, your future…

Introduction to Engineering

There’s a huge range of specialisms available, including Chemical engineer, Electrical engineer, Mechanical engineer to Software or Environmental engineer. You’ll learn how to use the principles of science, technology and maths to open doors to a a wide variety of jobs. Engineering skills are in demand so our engineering courses are the smart choice for anyone wanting to take their first steps. If you already have excellent problem-solving and innovation skills, an engineering course can help you to develop these alongside the technical and academic knowledge.
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How to get into the industry

Engineering as a career can take you in a wide variety of directions. Engineers are highly skilled and well paid. A degree level qualification is usually part of the career path, but this is one of the sectors where apprenticeships are plentiful if university isn’t right for you.
Why study at Milton Keynes College?

Milton Keynes College offers fantastic facilities, dedicated support, and a wide range of qualifications. Our courses are designed with industry partners, ensuring you gain relevant skills for better employability. Located near some of the country’s largest businesses, the college provides excellent networking and professional opportunities, giving you an advantage when starting your career.

Why choose College?

There’s so much more to college than just your study programme. You’ll have the chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people, gaining more free time and independence in a less formal environment than at school. Milton Keynes College provides financial support and real working environments, giving you practical experience. You can also benefit from work experience opportunities with local and national businesses. By joining the student community, you’ll be part of a supportive network that enhances your personal and professional growth.

Application Journey

The application journey starts with researching your options to find the best course for you. From September, you can apply online. College interviews begin in November, giving you a chance to present yourself and learn more about our college. Discovery Days in July allow you to come on campus and get a real taste of college life. In August, you will receive your GCSE results, which are key for finalising your college placement. Enrolment then happens in August and September with your course beginning in September.

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