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Aerospace Technology at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Nov
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19Nov
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22Nov
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Course summary

Develop core aerospace engineering knowledge and gain practical experience using contemporary facilities and industry-standard tools, supporting your preparation for roles in aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and related technologies. If you’re interested in aircraft, spacecraft and emerging aviation technologies, then this course may be the right fit. It is designed to cover core aerospace engineering principles and includes practical experience with industry-standard tools to support your preparation for a range of roles in the sector. Key features

  • Core aerospace skills: learn aircraft structures, propulsion, aerodynamics, aerospace management and avionics.
  • Industry-aligned training: work with CAD, CFD, FEA, MATLAB and prepare for real-world engineering challenges.
  • Career-focused opportunities: you could have the opportunity to study abroad, go on a placement or work on projects with industry collaborators.
Why you should study this course Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: gain practical skills by using CAD, CFD, FEA, and MATLAB to design and test aerospace systems, helping you build relevant engineering expertise for your future career. Access to contemporary facilities: apply your learnings in high-tech engineering environments, including access to our equipment such as full-size aircraft (Harrier Jump Jet), full motion flight simulators, low and high-speed wind tunnels, and unmanned aerial vehicle labs. Industry-relevant projects and placements: work on group projects focused on real-world aerospace challenges. Optional industry placements2 are also available to help you gain experience and support your employability. Focus on future aviation technologies: study sustainable aviation, electric propulsion, and UAVs (embedded) to prepare for careers in emerging fields like urban air mobility and space systems. Strong career prospects and global opportunities: previous graduates have gone on to work in roles in Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Meggit. You can also choose to apply for an optional study abroad year to get international exposure. Coventry University is ranked 5th for Aerospace Engineering by the Guardian University Guide 2024. This course is designed to help you develop both technical and professional skills to prepare for roles in the aerospace industry. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Modules

This course has a common first year  The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses: Aerospace Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems Engineering MEng Modules Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Year Two Modules Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation Avionics and Instrumentation Aerospace Maintenance and Human Factors Principles and Practice of Aerospace Systems Testing Sandwich Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules Individual Aerospace Project Aerospace Technologies and Sustainability Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Engineering Aerospace Project Management We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Aeronautical Society, Royal

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Aerospace Technology at Coventry University - UCAS