BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

• GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
• A-level subjects: Grade C or above in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
• Specific subjects: Maths requirement can also be met by the Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at Merit 3
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: GCSE Maths Grade B or above, or Grade 5 under newly reformed GCSE grading. One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical / Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Maths for Technicians; Further Maths for Construction and the Built Environment. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
• Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma; to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics (before you apply, ask us which Maths units you need to do) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in another science or technology subject. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.
• Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies

For foundation year: 

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

• Engineering Experimentation
• Foundation Group Project
• Foundation Mechanics
• Foundation Maths, Algebra and Calculus
• Introduction to Mechatronics

Year 1

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Stress and Dynamics
• Engineering Mathematics
• Design Materials and Manufacturing
• Fluid Dynamics
• Energy and Thermodynamics

Year 2

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Aerodynamics and Flight
• Mathematics for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Aero-Structures
• Project Management

Students must opt for one of the following three pathways:

Design pathway:

• Design, Materials and CAD/CAM
• Stress Analysis

Or

Manufacturing Pathway:

• Design, Materials and CAD/CAM
• Mechatronics

Or

Systems Pathway:

• Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Control
• Mechatronics

*A placement Year is optional.

Year 3

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Individual Project (MEng) A
• Aeropropulsion

Plus one of the following optional modules:

• Industrial Placement
• Business Environment

You will continue with your chosen pathway.

Design Pathway:

• Structural Design and Inspection
• Applied Aerodynamics
• Systems Engineering

Or

Manufacturing Pathway:

• Structural Design and Inspection
• Managing Advanced Manufacturing

Plus one of the following modules:

• Machine Vision
• Competing Through Quality
• International Business in Emerging Markets

Or

Systems Pathway:

• Avionics and Control 3
• Applied Aerodynamics
• Systems Engineering