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Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector.

Our department has links with companies including:

  • Airbus

  • Boeing

  • Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry.

Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in:

  • flight physics

  • airframe

  • systems

Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules.

Why choose this course?

  • 7th in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)

  • 12th in the UK for Aerospace Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects

  • Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused

  • Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two

  • Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Aerospace-Engineering-including-an-Industrial-Year-BEng-Hons-U6UAERSEY.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
H40A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
H40A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level AAA

A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics,

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants must be predicted D*DD to be eligible for consideration for year one.

For those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows: RQF National Extended Diploma - D*DD including Distinction in units Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Maths.

Access to HE Diploma Not accepted

Scottish Higher AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Engineering Diploma D*D + A in A Level Maths

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + Maths grade A and Physics/Further Maths grade A

Scottish Advanced Higher AA

Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 34 points

6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL.

OR

6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.

666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Accepted and graded equally as A Levels

Extended Project A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and an alternative offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M1, M1

Including D3 in Mathematics and M1 in Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics,

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

European Baccalaureate 84% overall including 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 8.5 in Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics

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 consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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