Aerospace Technology Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Aerospace Technology Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Develop core aerospace engineering knowledge and gain practical experience using contemporary facilities and industry-standard tools, supporting your preparation for roles in aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and related technologies.
If you’re interested in aircraft, spacecraft and emerging aviation technologies, then this course may be the right fit. It is designed to cover core aerospace engineering principles and includes practical experience with industry-standard tools to support your preparation for a range of roles in the sector.
Develop core aerospace engineering knowledge and gain practical experience using contemporary facilities and industry-standard tools, supporting your preparation for roles in aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and related technologies.
If you’re interested in aircraft, spacecraft and emerging aviation technologies, then this course may be the right fit. It is designed to cover core aerospace engineering principles and includes practical experience with industry-standard tools to support your preparation for a range of roles in the sector.
Key features
* Core aerospace skills: learn aircraft structures, propulsion, aerodynamics, aerospace management and avionics.
* Industry-aligned training: work with CAD, CFD, FEA, MATLAB and prepare for real-world engineering challenges.
* Career-focused opportunities: you could have the opportunity to study abroad, go on a placement or work on projects with industry collaborators.
Why you should study this course\
Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: gain practical skills by using CAD, CFD, FEA, and MATLAB to design and test aerospace systems, helping you build relevant engineering expertise for your future career.\
Access to contemporary facilities: apply your learnings in high-tech engineering environments, including access to our equipment such as full-size aircraft (Harrier Jump Jet), full motion flight simulators, low and high-speed wind tunnels, and unmanned aerial vehicle labs.\
Industry-relevant projects and placements: work on group projects focused on real-world aerospace challenges. Optional industry placements2 are also available to help you gain experience and support your employability.\
Focus on future aviation technologies: study sustainable aviation, electric propulsion, and UAVs (embedded) to prepare for careers in emerging fields like urban air mobility and space systems.\
Strong career prospects and global opportunities: previous graduates have gone on to work in roles in Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Meggit. You can also choose to apply for an optional study abroad year to get international exposure.
Coventry University is ranked 5th for Aerospace Engineering by the Guardian University Guide 2024.
This course is designed to help you develop both technical and professional skills to prepare for roles in the aerospace industry.
This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option. For the most update to date course details, please visit our website.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2028-07-01
Campus
Coventry University
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A38-G26
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
to include Mathematics AND one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTEC Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes General Studies) [2] Must include Mathematics qualification [3] AND additional qualification in one of the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering [4] AND ALSO demonstrate in criteria [2] and [3] minimum 40 Tariff points in one and 32 tariff points in another
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
B,C,C,C,C
To include Mathematics AND one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Computing Science, ICT or Engineering Science at Advanced Level.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 30.0, offer-pass: 15.0
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall pass in IB including at least 14 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 4 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTec in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28, or 8, or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7, or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A level in either Mathematics or Physics. Does not include BTECs with maintenance or technology in the title.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £20,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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