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 three year exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.**
From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control.
As you pro...
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 three year exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.**<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/>**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.**
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H402
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
D:39,M:6,P:0
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include 15 Maths and 15 science units), and 6 at Merit + A in A Level Maths
36
with 6 in HL Maths and a science
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + A in A Level Maths
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
including Maths and a science
DD
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
A,A
in Maths and a science + AAABB in Scottish Highers
A,A,A
including Maths and a science. Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Physics, or Statistics
D
Distinction in the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
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