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Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. This is in addition to many more ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle...
Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. This is in addition to many more ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle dynamics and propulsion (to name but a few). This programme mirrors the need to consider both technical and business aspects of engineering. As a result, our graduates will be well rounded industry-focussed engineers prepared to tackle the challenges of the next generation of aerospace technologies.<br/><br/>The programme will start with the core foundation studies that are similar to the mechanical engineering programmes. This builds up the capacity to solve problems, analyse engineering components and design/manufacture solutions to challenges. The programme then takes on progressively aerospace focussed subjects in third year and beyond, through a combination of new courses that include basic electronics, structures, wind tunnel testing, supersonic aerodynamics, flight dynamics, aviation design and manufacture.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
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Course Code
H3A1
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherA,B including Maths and Physics/Engineering Science plus Highers at AABB for entry to Year 2. Scottish HNCPass For entry to Year 1: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 and sufficient Maths & Physics content. Scottish HNDPass For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject with AB/BA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, & 3 and sufficient Maths & Physics content. For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject with AA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 & 4 and sufficient Maths & Physics content. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C A,B,B including Mathematics and Physics at BB for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: AAB including Mathematics and Physics with one at A. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,008 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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