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 ...
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/><strong>Launch your career with this exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.</strong><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/><strong>This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/>- <strong>Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering</strong> - 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/>- <strong>Learn to fly</strong> - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>State-of-the-art facility</strong> - 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/>- <strong>Real industry experience</strong> - 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/>- <strong>Global Engineering Challenge</strong> - 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
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 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
31
32
32; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at HL 5 or SL 7
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical 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 studying both Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level (or equivalent) - no additional GCSE requirements. If studying any other subject combination - require GCSE Science grade 6/B (or 65 in GCSE Double Award Science) and Math
DD
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
D
Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A. Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing.
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