Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about how aircraft are designed and manufactured? Leading researchers in aeronautics and space teach our BEng Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector. All our course content is aerospace focused – from the very beginning of your programme. Our department has links with companies including: * Airbus * Boeing * Rolls-Royce Aerospace Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry. Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in: * flight physics * airframe * systems Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules. ### Course highlights * Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels and flight simulators – and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two. * Benefit from our strong placement links with top employers like Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace. * Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects. ### Why choose this course? * We’re ranked 6th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (Complete University Guide 2026). * 92.6% of mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).
A Level: AAA | A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics, Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills. | T Level | A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended. | Scottish Higher: AAABB | This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics | GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4 | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAABB | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC Engineering Diploma D*D + A in A Level Maths | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Accepted and graded equally as A Levels | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Applicants must be predicted D*DD to be eligible for consideration for year one. For those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows: RQF National Extended Diploma - D*DD including Distinction in units Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Maths. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + Maths grade A and Physics/Further Maths grade A
(no less than 5.5 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
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