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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
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Hele Road
Exeter
EX4 4JS
Aircraft Engineering
- Foundation Degree in Engineering
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Future Skills Centre
- Awarded by:
- Kingston University
Course summary
This Foundation Degree is a progression programme from the Extended Diploma in Engineering, A Levels or equivalent and is specifically designed to help meet the growing need for skilled aircraft maintenance engineers. Delivered at the Future Skills Centre (FSC) at Exeter International Airport, this Foundation Degree is fully-accredited by Kingston University and approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). As part of the programme, you will also visit aerospace-related companies and you will receive practical skills training in the purpose-built engineering workshop facilities and on the College’s Jetstream aircraft.
Successful completion of the programme provides you with the module exam certificates for the UK CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence required for work in aerospace engineering and recognised internationally. To complete your Licence application you will require 2 years additional experienced (opposed to 5 years for unapproved training) working in a UK CAA Part 145 approved organisation. You can also progress to the top up to a full BEng (Hon) degree with Kingston University which has a part time (2 years) or full time (1 year) option.
The programme balances theoretical and practical training with assignments and examinations. You will undertake formal lectures and laboratory work. As a student you will complete part of your training using the College’s own aircraft and equipment in the Future Skills Centre aircraft maintenance workshop, getting hands on experience on advanced aircraft systems and technology.
Topics will include:
Mathematics and Physics for Practitioner Engineers
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Digital Systems
Academic Practical Skills and Study Skills
Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Maintenance Practices
Aircraft and their Systems
Aircraft Maintenance and Professional
Practice (Aviation Legislation and Human Factors)
Aircraft Propulsion Systems
This programme leads to careers in companies such as Exeter Aerospace, Air Atlantic Group at Brize Norton, British Airways, Ryan Air, Gulf-stream, Royal Navy or Skybus.
Modules
Course Modules
Modules (for guidance only):
› Aerodynamics and aircraft electronic techniques and digital systems
› Mathematics and physics for practitioner engineers
› Aircraft and their systems
› Aircraft practical and higher education study skills
› Aircraft materials, hardware and maintenance
› Electrical engineering fundamentals
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:
- 2H60
- Institution code:
- E81
- Campus name:
- Future Skills Centre
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from A levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade C or above, a BTEC Extended National Diploma in Engineering at Grade Profile MPP or above, an Access to HE qualification in relevant science or engineering discipline or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above. GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above in Mathematics, English and a science-based subject are also required.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
We are unable to offer places to international students. Exeter College does not hold a CAS licence, and therefore is unable to consider applications from prospective learners who require a Student Visa. Non-UK nationals can be considered for courses as long as they already hold the Right to Study in the UK for purposes other than education.
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