Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk
Phone:01772 892400
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Course summary
Course Overview
Fascinated by aircraft and spacecraft? On this Aerospace Engineering degree, you’ll apply everything you learn from our experts to the analysis and design of flying vehicles.
You’ll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computer-aided design.
You’ll complete a creative aerospace-related research project in Year 3 and a group design project in Year 4, which will provide valuable team working experience.
You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering, be prepared for a wide range of career options, taking ideas from concept through to flight.
Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council AHEP4 for the purposes of professional registration.
Why study with us
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Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre with access to flight simulators, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laboratory, and more.
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You’ll get the chance to go on a 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
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During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.
What you’ll do
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Get involved with unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for civil applications and learn the principles of flight testing.
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Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Work with a range of vehicles and use different types for design, analysis, simulation and testing.
Future careers
Aerospace Engineering could lead to a career in many sectors including aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing.
If you’re interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of the discipline you can continue your career in research and teaching, including a postgraduate aerospace research degree at the University.
Our Aerospace Society organises lectures, events, visits and competitions and during your studies you’ll be encouraged to join the Royal Aeronautical Society and to participate in local branch events.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 5 Years
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • Integrated foundation year • 6 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C30
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C30
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
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.
Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.
International entry requirements
An ATAS may be required for overseas students – students are advised to ‘Check if you need an ATAS certificate (https://www.academic-technology-approval.service.gov.uk/)’ using CAH code CAH10-01-04
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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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
*plus inflation linked increases, in line with the government fee cap.
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