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Course info
UCAS CODE H423
Understand the foundations of aerospace engineering science and explore the latest thinking in aircraft design and manufacture.The first two years of this course give you a detailed understanding of core mechanical engineering principles. You’ll learn how to use mathematics and computing to assess engineering systems, and develop knowledge in design and manufacturing processes.You’ll study aircraft performance, control and structures, aerodynamics, propulsion and helicopter aerodynamics.
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Understand the foundations of aerospace engineering science and explore the latest thinking in aircraft design and manufacture.
The first two years of this course give you a detailed understanding of core mechanical engineering principles. You’ll learn how to use mathematics and computing to assess engineering systems, and develop knowledge in design and manufacturing processes.
You’ll study aircraft performance, control and structures, aerodynamics, propulsion and helicopter aerodynamics. Lectures are balanced with laboratory work to give you the skills you need to build, analyse and test a product. So that you can develop a full understanding of aircraft from design to manufacture, you’ll visit an aerospace manufacturing company and take a flight test course at a local airfield.
Careers
Our graduates have many skills that make them attractive to prospective employers, including teamwork, problem solving, creativity and numeracy. They hold specialist and managerial roles in high technology industries in engineering and manufacturing. Many of our graduates continue their studies with us or at other universities to pursue academic and research careers.
Some of our graduates have gone on to work at international companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, nPower, Proctor & Gamble and Zimmer Biomet.
A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable).If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.Alternative A level offer:AAA including Mathematics and Physics plus one of:grade A in an EPQgrade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificategrade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectivesgrade A in AS level Further Mathematics (where you not taking it at A level)grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further MathematicsIf you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering) with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction and 12 credits from Physics units achieved at Distinction.Our Mechanical Engineering courses are academically challenging and require solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science or Engineering, and we are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics and Physics to be able to succeed in our courses. You will need to have studied Mathematics units worth at least 12 credits (including Calculus) and Physics units worth at least 12 credits. However, due to the time-limited nature of Access programme delivery, it is expected that you will have also completed a significant level of independent study in order to further develop and refine these skills.
D2, D3, D3 in three principal subjects including Mathematics and Physics and D2 in Mathematics or Physics.Cambridge Pre-U alternative offer:D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics and Physics plus one of the following:grade A in an EPQgrade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificategrade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectivesgrade M1 in a fourth principal subject, where your four principal subjects include Further MathematicsIf you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.Mathematics is required at Higher Level and we strongly prefer applicants with Physics at Higher Level. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying Standard Level Physics. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 7, 6, 5 or 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics.
D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A in A level Mathematics.Due to the mathematical content of the course, you will need A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification. We are able to consider Cambridge Technical qualifications in Engineering, and prefer you to study as many units as possible in Physical Science.
D*D*D* in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.Due to the mathematical content of the course, you will need A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering and prefer you to study as many units as possible in Physical Science.We may also be able to consider the above BTEC qualifications in Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, and Building Services. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.Due to the mathematical content of the course, you will need A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering and prefer you to study as many units as possible in Physical Science.We may also be able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, and Building Services. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: A thick sandwich placement means you are away from the University working or studying for at least one continuous academic year. For Paid or Unpaid non-Erasmus work £1,850, Erasmus study or work and Non-Erasmus study £1,385.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: A thick sandwich placement means you are away from the University working or studying for at least one continuous academic year. For Paid or Unpaid non-Erasmus work £1,850, Erasmus study or work and Non-Erasmus study £1,385.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£23,400
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
