Aerospace Technology with foundation year

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.

Please note that the foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation year
This foundation year aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in mathematics, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

Degree
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.

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Course Modules

The foundation year seeks to provide opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Foundation year modules include:
Fundamental Pure Mathematics
Fundamental Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Fundamentals
Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

The common degree 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.

First year modules:
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Principles for Aerospace Engineers
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
Engineering Design
Aerospace Engineering Skills

Year Two
The second year builds on the foundations of the first year to enhance your specialist knowledge of the analysis and design aspects of individual aerospace systems, along with aircraft maintenance management, aerodynamics and structures. The majority of the modules include teaching of industry standard specialist computer aided analysis tools to support your studies and future employability.

Modules
Aerospace Maintenance Management
Aerospace Structural Analysis
Avionics and Instrumentation
Aircraft Systems
Human Factors and Safety in Aerospace
Aircraft Aerodynamics

Placement 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.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Final Year
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor.

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. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

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

• Aeronautical Society, Royal