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Aerospace Engineering (top-up)

Course details
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Air and Space Institute Newark

Course summary

Take your skills in aerospace engineering to the next level with our specialist top-up degree. Designed for those who have already completed a relevant HND, this course gives you the opportunity to achieve a degree and gain the advanced knowledge and practical expertise needed to progress in the aerospace industry.

You’ll build on your existing technical background with modules covering cutting-edge aerospace topics such as avionics, propulsion systems, and engineering management. The course is structured in a way that complements your prior study, while challenging you to think more critically, apply advanced quantitative tools, and develop the multi-disciplinary skills demanded by employers in a fast-evolving industry.

Alongside developing your technical expertise, you’ll also enhance your professional and interpersonal skills, from high-level communication to leadership and teamwork, preparing you to take on complex roles within engineering organisations. This degree will also help you gain a clear sense of your professional direction, equipping you to pursue further study, professional body recognition, or career advancement in aerospace and related sectors.

Learn at the Air and Space Institute

Delivered at the new, state-of-the-art Air and Space Institute in Newark, the course combines hands-on learning in a supportive, industry-focused environment. Whether you’re aiming to enter the aerospace sector at degree level or looking to upskill for career progression, this programme offers a unique pathway to success.

Modules

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:
H405
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Air and Space Institute Newark

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

The following will be considered:

A pass in a related HND qualification, e.g. Aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.

Work experience and other technical qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.

For those with a none aerospace HND an interview will be used to determine if they have the correct knowledge and skills to start the course. The interview will take into account experience and qualifications.

Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths grade C/4

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2026 are £9790 .The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

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