Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Preston Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Preston Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Our Aerospace Engineering Foundation Entry degree is the course for you. Youll work on a range of vehicles for design, analysis, simulation and test. Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme. Youll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computer-aided design. And ...Read more

Our Aerospace Engineering Foundation Entry degree is the course for you. Youll work on a range of vehicles for design, analysis, simulation and test. Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme. Youll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computer-aided design. And youll apply this to the analysis and design of flying vehicles. Youll work creatively on an aerospace-related subject for your research project and youll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications. A group design project will give you valuable experience in team working and development processes. Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aerospace Engineering (Foundation Entry) is ranked 4th in the UK with 81% of students satisfied with the teaching quality.

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WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
What students say
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Alex
24 Jan 25

UCLan is a great place to study, with supportive lecturers, a diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the 24/7 library. The focus on employability through..Read more

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David
03 Dec 24

The content is very difficult and there are a lot of students so it is hard to get contact time with teachers. However, it is a very nice place to live with decent facilities...Read more

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64 Grades / Points required

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C Grades / Points required

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MM Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,325 per year

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Latest reviews

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Alex
24 Jan 25
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
UCLan is a great place to study, with supportive lecturers, a diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the 24/7 library. The focus on employability through...
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David
03 Dec 24
Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) MEng (Hons)
The content is very difficult and there are a lot of students so it is hard to get contact time with teachers. However, it is a very nice place to live with decent facilities....
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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