This course gives you a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. Youll 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 progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avi...
This course gives you a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. Youll 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/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - 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/>- **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron.<br/><br/><br/>- **State-of-the-art facility** - 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/>- **Real industry experience** - 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/>- **Global Engineering Challenge** - 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
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H402
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
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 Higher Level Maths and a science
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
including Maths and a science subject
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 subject (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
A
+ AA in Maths and a science subject at A Level
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