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Aerospace Engineering

(with Foundation Year)
MEng (Hons)
Duration
5 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
B4A6
Delivery
In-person

Fascinated by aircraft, spacecraft and their technologies? Our Aerospace Engineering Foundation Year Degree is the course for you. You’ll work on a range of vehicles for design, analysis, simulation and test.

Why study with us

  • Top
    10
    in the UK for academic support
    National Student Survey (Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • Top
    10
    in the UK for overall positivity
    National Student Survey (Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.
  • A group design project will give you valuable experience in team working and development processes.
  • You’ll get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications.
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What you'll do

  • This five-year master’s-level course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry, making it a six-year master’s programme.
  • You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis.
  • You’ll be encouraged to join the Royal Aeronautical Society and to participate in local branch events alongside your studies.
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Hear from our students

I completed a foundation year at UCLan because I was very interested in the modules covered. I got to cover the basics of maths and science, but also learned how to use different engineering software like AutoCAD and MATLAB.
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Lisson Boateng
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Student

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

Accreditations

Meet our expert team

Tony Broad
Senior Lecturer
Dr Abdullah Desai
Senior Lecturer
Dr Liben Jiang
Senior Lecturer
Joanne Orlick
Senior Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering
Dr Kirijen Vengadasalam
Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Future careers

Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.  

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Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects.
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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