You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft on this course and gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. Youll also learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines.
**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...
You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft on this course and gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. Youll also learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines.<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/><br/><br/>- Project-based learning: Our system of project-based learning integrates engineering science with practical projects. Throughout the programme you will design, build and fly complex air systems such as drones, rockets and quad planes. These realistic, open-ended problems will make you a better engineer and prepare you for industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Personalised, tailored education: As a large faculty with many academics, we offer a diverse selection of optional modules that cover the world-leading research undertaken within the faculty, empowering you to shape your degree by selecting subjects aligned with your interests.<br/><br/><br/>- State-of-the-art facilities: 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/>- Personal tutorials: From day one, your personal tutor will be your regular point of contact for both pastoral and academic support throughout your studies. The small group academic tutorial system strengthens the student-tutor bond and helps you to develop as an independent learner.<br/><br/><br/>- Vibrant student and staff community: Our excellent ‘student voice’ is consistently recognised and rated highly in the National Student Survey (NSS). Students are encouraged to be involved and have a say in their own education and to work together with staff to improve their aerospace engineering programmes.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H407
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
D: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
31
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
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
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
If 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.
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
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
B
+ BB at A Level (any subjects): B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £30,570 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |