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Aerospace Engineering (Top-Up) Program

The Aerospace Engineering Top-Up degree enables students with a Level 5 qualification to complete a UK honours degree.

Course Details

• Year of entry: 2026
• Duration: 1 YR (FT)
• Institution Code: G53
• Location: Wrexham
• Subject to validation

Why Choose This Course?

The Aerospace Engineering Top-Up degree focuses on advanced technical knowledge, design, and problem-solving, building leadership and professional skills while enhancing employability in the global engineering job market.

Key Course Features

• This course has an industry-focused curriculum, aligned with current and emerging engineering demands
• You will be assessed through applied coursework and projects rather than traditional exams
• This course allows you to progress from a relevant Level 5 qualification to achieve a full UK honours degree
• You will enhance your technical expertise in engineering design, analysis, and problem-solving
• Enhance your degree with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module

What You Will Study

This course will allow you to specialise in advanced aerospace topics such as:

• Mechanical Modelling & Simulation
• Advanced Aerodynamics & CFD
• Lightweight Structures and Composites
• Professional Practice
• Project

Entry Requirements & Applying

For direct entry to the top up provisions, applicants must have achieved a qualification at Level 5 or better in a relevant discipline.

Teaching & Assessment

Our teaching approach is designed to be flexible, engaging, and focused on your success. Learning is delivered through Wrexham University's Active Learning Framework, blending on-campus sessions with online activities to give you the best of both worlds.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in:

• Aerospace Engineer
• Aerodynamics Specialist
• Propulsion Engineer
• Aircraft Design Engineer
• Flight Test Engineer
• Structural and Composites Engineer
• Avionics or Systems Integration Engineer
• Defence and Security Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer
• Manufacturing and Production Engineer (Aerospace/Advanced Engineering)

Fees & Funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront. The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors.

Accommodation

At Wrexham University, we offer on-campus en-suite rooms within our Wrexham Student Village. These private, fully furnished spaces are conveniently located, providing easy access to campus facilities, study areas, and social spaces.

Subject to Validation

Courses shown as "subject to validation" are new courses which are in development and the details of these courses are in the process of being finalised through the approval cycle, known as the 'validation' process.

International

This course is open to international students, for information about the university's entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.