BEng (Hons) Aviation Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

Prepare for a future career in aviation engineering with the Aviation Engineering BEng (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. This course aligns with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) and meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineering (IEng) Membership of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). We are the only UK university with industry-standard flight simulators that include Airbus A320 Flight Simulator, Helicopter Simulator and Six-Degree of Freedom Motion Simulator.

Department: Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering | Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1, you will acquire the fundamental engineering knowledge and skills building a solid foundation for students to undertake a deeper study in Year 2. You will have the opportunity to carry out hands-on practical work in laboratories and workshops throughout the programme. Year 1 - core modules: Aviation Science and Flight Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics and Computing, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics and Materials, Navigate with Introduction to Flight Operations and Aviation Industry. Year 2 - core modules: Aerodynamics, Composite Material and Computed Aided Design, Airworthiness, Control and Aircraft Systems, Data-Driven Safety Management in Aviation, Explore with Professional Development for Pilots and Aviation Operators; optional modules: Industrial Placement.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course go on to pursue career opportunities in maintenance and licensed aircraft engineering, certification, quality assurance, logistics, planning, design, technical services, production and control engineering. Graduate employers include the military as well as civil aviation and aerospace companies.

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Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BEng (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points: Three A-levels, including Mathematics and a science subject. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronic/Manufacturing) with grades Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) with all Maths modules passed. Alternatively, we will consider an Access Course in a relevant engineering subject, which has been passed with all Level 3 Maths and Physics units passed (112 UCAS points). Applications from those who have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: H450, H451.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,800, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,700, Year 4 (2030/31): £23,700 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/e174d1a0-a3de-4da7-a576-1bfeba0183d4/course?studyYear=2027

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