Study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft. There are a range of courses available after the Foundation Year, including Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry and Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction.
**Launch your career with this exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.**
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can...
Study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft. There are a range of courses available after the Foundation Year, including Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry and Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction.<br/><br/>**Launch your career with this exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.**<br/><br/>If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree.<br/><br/>From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control.<br/><br/>As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice.<br/><br/>We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, youll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics.<br/><br/>Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. Were also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023.<br/><br/><br/>- **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron.<br/><br/><br/>- **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies.<br/><br/><br/>- **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions.<br/><br/><br/>- **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H407
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A,B,B,B,B AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21,P:0 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 21 at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 32 32 (any subjects); 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at either Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology GCSE/National 4/National 5If you are studying both Maths and a science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at A Level or equivalent, we have no additional GCSE requirements. If you are studying any other subject combination, we require GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B + BB at A Level (any subjects): B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level A levelB,B,B B,B,C BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology |
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