Aerospace Engineering with Foundation

The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level.

Embark on a transformative journey into aerospace engineering with our comprehensive degree program, which includes a foundation year. Dive deep into the intricate world of aerospace vehicles and systems, where you'll gain invaluable insights into analysis, design, and operational tools essential for the industry's demands. Here's why our program stands out:


• Professional Skill Development: Throughout the course, we prioritise the cultivation of your engineering skills, emphasising innovation and sustainability to tackle present and future industry challenges.



• Hands-On Experience: Engage in dynamic design projects and opt for an industrial placement to refine your practical abilities and expand your career opportunities.



• Industry Integration: Benefit from our strong ties with industry leaders, ensuring that our curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date with contemporary aerospace practices.



• Sustainability Focus: Immerse yourself in our commitment to sustainable engineering, a core principle guiding the future of aerospace endeavors.



• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Explore our top-tier testing facilities, including the low-turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, integral to national initiatives.



• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Access advanced experimental equipment and computational tools, developed and supported by leading experts in the field.



• Employability Boost: Enhance your career prospects with an optional placement year, gaining hands-on experience with renowned organisations like BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, and Airbus.



This course with foundation included is designed specifically to help people with the passion and potential to study with us. For example, mature students who need to update their technical knowledge and get used to studying again after being in work.

By the end of the first foundation year and on successful completion, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to progress to a BEng or MEng degree.

Accreditation
We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.

Studying at City St George’s means starting your career from one of the best student cities in the world - London ranked 3rd globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2026. Graduates benefit too: they rank 7th in London for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025), meaning the connections and experience you build here translate directly into work.

Across 200+ undergraduate courses - spanning health, business, law, communications, policy, global affairs, and science & technology - you'll choose exciting modules, complete industry placements, and summer internships, and have the option to study abroad for a semester.

City St George's is home to more than 20,000 students from over 170 countries. Wherever you're coming from, you'll find your people here - and joining through Clearing is no different. Every student community starts somewhere, and thousands of students each year begin exactly this way.

Three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting put you right in the heart of London. Think afternoons at the British Museum, study sessions in the British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and some of the best food in the world on your doorstep.