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    BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
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    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)

    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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    United Kingdom, Bristol

    University RankQS Ranking
    744

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    H43F

    Campuses

    Frenchay

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,000  / year
    Next Intake January-2026

    BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)

    About

    Introduction

    Study in the UK's aerospace hub on a course developed with some of the biggest names in engineering.

    Accreditations and partnerships:

    Why study aerospace engineering?

    Engineering is where creative thinkers become world changers. An aerospace engineering degree will challenge you to ask questions, take risks and explore new perspectives. You'll turn ideas into reality as you apply the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and certification of current and future aerospace vehicles.

    If you're fascinated by the history, technology and progress of aircraft and spacecraft, we'll take your passion and transform it into career-shaping skill and experience.

    Why UWE Bristol?

    BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers. Developed with input from regional aerospace partners, it will to give you the industry-relevant skills and attributes you need to become a technical specialist and future leader within the aerospace industry.

    This course equips you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to specialise through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways.

    You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionise the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all of the latest high-tech equipment, it's purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.

    The course has been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society on behalf of the Engineering Council, up to and including the 2024 intake and re-accreditation is currently being sought for the intakes from 2025 onwards.

    Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations, and work on placements to build up valuable experience and professional skills.

    Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.

    Where can it take me?

    As a graduate, you'll be set for a career in the aerospace industry.

    Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines.

    Disciplines

    Engineering Design and Mathematics

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

    We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

    • Tariff points: 80
    • Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
    • GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
    • English Language Requirement:

      International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

      *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.

    • A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
    • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

      For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

    • Access: No specific subjects required.
    • Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
    • Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
    • Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
    • Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required.
    • T Levels: No specific subjects required.

    We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

    We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirement:

    International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

    *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.

    Career

    Careers

    Careers / Further study

    This course will prepare you for employment in leading aerospace companies such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, MBDA, Boeing and GE Systems.

    Past graduates have gone into careers in the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, helicopters and jet engines.

    Get inspired

    Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

    We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

    Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)

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