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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course details
  • Foundation Degree in Science
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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 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 you with the opportunity to pass UK CAA (United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority) B1.1 examinations, alongside academic study for an aviation degree.

Delivery of modules will be in blocks by KLMUKE instructors. This includes a minimum 2400 hours 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.

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.

How to apply

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:
H411
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
International Aviation Academy Norwich

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff 96

Our typical offer is 96 UCAS points, OR you should hold Category A EASA / UKCAA Modules or full licence 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.

Completion of a successful interview is also required.

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.

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

International entry requirements

Information on becoming an International Student at City College Norwich can be found in our International Prospectus on our website. https://he.ccn.ac.uk/assets/media/International-Prospectus.pdf

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

LocationFeeYear
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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