Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop skills in designing and analysing aerospace systems through a course taught in Coventry, a city known for its historic role in aircraft manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to use specialist facilities and benefit from industry-informed teaching. Designed for those interested in the future of flight, this course combines theory and applied learning in aerospace engineering, helping you build the skills needed to prepare for roles in aviation, defence and emerging technologies.

Faculty: Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Design. Year two: Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation, Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Thermofluids: Modelling and Applications. Final year: Individual Aerospace Project, Avionics and Control Systems, Aircraft Design, Aircraft Propulsion Systems Design.

Career pathways

The MEng and BEng Aerospace Engineering courses are designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire the vital skills required, to join the teams of engineers designing and developing systems for the next generation of aircraft. The course is centred upon systems for aerospace vehicles and the requirement to design total system solutions including both practical and virtual design skills.

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Entry requirements

UCAS points: 120 A Level BBB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering: Excludes General Studies. BTEC: DDM BTEC in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 Or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7 does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title. or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A levels from Mathematics and Physics. IB Diploma: Overall pass in IB including at least 15 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 5 points. GCSE requirement GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. Requirement MEng - What we're looking for. UCAS points: 128 A Level ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering: Excludes General Studies. BTEC: D*DD BTEC in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 Or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7 does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title. or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A levels from Mathematics and Physics. IB Diploma: Overall pass in IB including at least 16 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 5 points. GCSE requirement GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/eec/aerospace-systems-engineering-beng-hons/

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