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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, with a Foundation Year

  • FdSc
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
International Aviation Academy Norwich
Awarded by:
University of East Anglia
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Course summary

This specialist aviation engineering degree course will allow you to gain practical experience alongside advanced academic study. Delivered in partnership with KLM UK Engineering and awarded by University of East Anglia, this course has been designed to ensure you develop the knowledge, technical skills, understanding and awareness necessary to work in technical, supervisory or management roles in the industry and will help kick start your journey to a high-flying career.

This course allows you to work on a fully functional Boeing 737 aircraft in the International Aviation Academy Norwich’s (IAAN) world class Aviation Emulation Zone® whilst studying in our first class learning environment at IAAN.

The programme provides applicants with the opportunity to pass UK Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) Cat A examinations in their foundation year and then B1.1 examinations during the Foundation degree, alongside academic study for an aviation degree.

Delivery of modules will be in blocks by KLMUKE instructors including a minimum of 2400 hours in the Foundation degree in a Part 147 environment, as specified in the approved organisations Maintenance Training Organisation's Exposition (MTOE) submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to satisfy the requirements of UKCAA Part 147.

Course Structure
Foundation Year
Engineering Fundamentals
Aerodynamics & Electronic Instrument Systems
Aircraft Materials & Hardware
Aircraft Maintenance
Human Factors & Aviation Legislation
Turbine Engines and Propellers
Workshop and Hangar Practice
Turbine Aeroplanes

LEVEL 4
Human Factors and Legislation
Maintenance Practices
Materials and Hardware
Application of the principles of Physics
Workshops and Aircraft Practices
Higher Learning Skills

LEVEL 5
Electrical Fundamentals
Engines and Propellers
Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Electronic Fundamentals, Digital Techniques and Aerodynamics

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • International Aviation Academy Norwich

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H415
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
International Aviation Academy Norwich
Campus Code:
D
Points of Entry:
Foundation

City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 January

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

Course code:
H415
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
International Aviation Academy Norwich
Campus Code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider International/Overseas applicants for this course due to UKVI Regulations (ie anyone who would require a Student Visa to study in the UK).

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Information about fees and funding for this course can be found on the City College Norwich website here: https://he.ccn.ac.uk/fees-and-applications/financial-support

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