Course contact details
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City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with Foundation Year
- Foundation Degree in Science
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- International Aviation Academy Norwich
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Are you ready to kick start your journey to a high-flying career? This specialist aviation engineering degree course, including a foundation year, will allow you to gain practical experience alongside advanced academic study. Delivered in partnership with KLM UK Engineering and awarded by the 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.
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 CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) Cat B1.1 examinations during the Foundation Degree, alongside academic study for an aviation degree.
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Andy Bullen - Course Leader FdSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, email: andy.bullen@ccn.ac.uk
The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.
Modules
Assessment method
There will be a UEA validated assessment per module and UKCAA part 66 modules category B1.1 for select modules. The course includes a diverse range of assessment types, to ensure a wide range of knowledge and skills can be developed, such as: presentations, journals, case studies, essays, written reports, student portfolios, practical competency tasks and more.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- International Aviation Academy Norwich
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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 has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
Our typical offer is 64 UCAS points and GCSE grade 4/C or above in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, is required.
UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC diplomas, City and Guilds diplomas, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted. Please note that a BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in non-engineering subjects may satisfy entry requirements, provided that you have 5 GCSE’s as above.
Completion of a successful interview is required.
Non-standard entry requirements include:
Completed some EASA / UKCAA Part 66 examinations
Part completed BCAR Section L licence course
Aircraft maintenance related work experience
Other engineering courses or experience
Completion of a successful interview
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); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum 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).
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We want to encourage and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds to access Higher Education at City College Norwich. We therefore consider a range of circumstances that may have impacted an applicant's prior attainment and offer a reduction in our standard offer for applicants who meet one or more of our eligibility criteria (see the link for further details).
Learn more on the City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) website
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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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9535* | |
| Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | £15052* |
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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