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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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3 Years
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The BEng Aerospace Engineering will provide you with a broad, well-balanced preparation for a professional career in the aerospace industry.As a graduate from The University of Manchester, you'll be prepared for leadership positions in a successful career in industry. You'll also gain skills useful for work in other areas, such as research, management, technical development and finance. Perhaps you'd prefer to work in areas such as design or development? Or you could end up working in the testing and operation of vehicles and systems.We'll give you a theoretical knowledge of engineering science, in addition to a solid base of practical skills, an understanding of design, comprehension of the commercial world and competence in transferable skills (problem solving, team working, creativity, adaptability and IT). You'll be taught using interactive learning approaches and using cutting-edge and industry-standard tools.The degree also provides an excellent route for individuals wishing to proceed to further postgraduate research.The sky really is the limit!
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A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
DD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D,D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A*AA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.We can consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics; applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background. As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received.Typical Contextual Offer: AAA in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.
Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjectsWhere English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).
Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjectsWhere English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall and at least 45 at Level 3), with a Distinction in Mathematics and Physics modules.The specific requirements are: 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit.You should also have achieved a Distinction in both Mathematics and Physics modules, which we may request a copy of.Kindly note, we also require A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We require Grades D2, D3, D3 in principal subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, please note a GPR qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.
37 points overall with 7, 6, 6 at Higher level in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.We also accept:- Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.
Grades D in a relevant subject plus A level Maths and Physics at Grade A.
We consider the National Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Levels Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and consider this alongside two A-Levels or equivalent.We require Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, plus A*A in A-Level Mathematics and Physics.
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