Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year), MEng (Hons)

Overview

Our foundation year will prepare you to progress onto the Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons) degree. You'll understand engineering principles and gain key skills.

Why Study with Us

• Top 10 in the UK for academic support (National Student Survey, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, 2023)
• Top 10 in the UK for overall positivity (National Student Survey, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, 2023)
• Our foundation year has been designed to cover the key areas of engineering.
• You'll gain practical, hands-on skills in our excellent engineering facilities.
• Once you've completed your foundation year, you can progress onto our Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons).

What You'll Do

• You'll understand fundamental engineering principles, which will help you in your degree.
• You'll use design software like MATLAB, gaining skills that are valued in industry.
• If you progress onto the MEng, you can complete a paid year in industry.

Modules

Foundation Year

Compulsory Modules

• Study Skills and Information Technology (ERC007)
• Fundamental Tools for Engineers (ERC015)
• Design Studies for Engineers (ERC016)
• Analytical Studies for Engineers (ERC017)
• Fundamentals of Engineering Practice (ERC018)
• Foundation Mathematics (MAC101)

Accreditations

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

Future Careers

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

Entry Requirements

• 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

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• International: £17,325 per year

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Foundation Year Bursary

Learning and Assessment

Our course is delivered via a mix of lectures, practicals, and projects.

Industry Links

We have established links with many aerospace companies, and you will have opportunities for guest lectures, field trips, and industrial placements.

Further Information

You're responsible for finding your own placement. The Faculty Placement Team and University of Central Lancashire Careers Team will support you, helping you to plan and develop your CV and applications. They also hold practice interviews.

Placements are an invaluable opportunity to help consolidate your first two years of learning, gain experience, and radically enhance your employability. Experience gained during a placement often leads to improved final year performance and is of real benefit when you're competing for graduate jobs.

You can either apply for MEng Aerospace Engineering (UCAS Code 6L13) or MEng Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Placement (UCAS Code 4Q67). You have the option to transfer from one course to the other, dependent on whether you are successful in gaining a placement. The academic content of both courses is identical.