Aerospace Engineering with foundation year

Develop skills in designing and analysing aerospace systems through a course taught in Coventry, a city known for its historic role in aircraft manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to use specialist facilities and benefit from industry-informed teaching.

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. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BEng option.

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
Designed for those interested in the future of flight, this course combines theory and applied learning in aerospace engineering, helping you build the skills needed to prepare for roles in aviation, defence and emerging technologies.

• Study flight dynamics, propulsion, avionics and materials.

• Learn about technologies such as sustainable aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

• Benefit from pathways to upgrade from BEng (Hons) to MEng (subject to meeting progression requirements), allowing you allowing you to study at the postgraduate level while paying undergraduate tuition fees throughout.

Why you should study this course
Foundation year

• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.

• Provides a grounding in key areas of engineering and mathematics.

Degree
Hands-on learning with industry-standard facilities: gain practical experience using flight simulators, wind tunnels and real aircraft (including a Harrier Jump Jet), alongside advanced CFD and FEA software.
Strong industry connections and employability: work on real-world projects from Airbus, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems through in-class case studies. You may have the opportunity to apply for optional placements with other industry connections.
Future-focused curriculum: study emerging technologies including sustainable aviation, hydrogen propulsion and UAVs, helping you understand developments shaping the future of aerospace engineering.
Global career opportunities: boost your prospects with opportunities to apply for optional industry placements, internships and an optional study abroad year.

Coventry University is ranked 5th for Aerospace Engineering by the Guardian University Guide 2025.

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

• Aeronautical Society, Royal