BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Engineer degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

Programme overview

A Level 6 Aerospace Engineer degree apprenticeship leading to a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering. Year 1 is taught at Weston with University Centre Weston and Years 2 to 4 at Frenchay, with a practice-based, problem-based curriculum accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the CEng academic requirement in full.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Duration: Typically four years and four months | Intake: September | Study mode: Year 1 at Weston, Years 2, 3 and 4 at Frenchay; September intake; degree apprenticeship | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 covers aerospace engineering maths, Design, Build, Fly, and solid mechanics and materials; Level 5 covers flight dynamics and control, aerodynamics, aero-propulsion, structural mechanics and aerospace systems design; Level 6 covers digital manufacturing, integrated electro-mechanical systems, a group design project, the integrated end-point assessment and two optional modules (aero structures and composites, or further aerodynamics and aero-propulsion).

Career pathways

Graduates progress as qualified engineers towards incorporated or chartered status; the course is popular with employers such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). A-level: grade C or above in Mathematics plus a pass in one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics or Statistics. BTEC Diploma in a listed engineering or science subject including a Merit in a further maths unit. HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit including 15 in Mathematics and 15 in another science or technology subject. IB: grade 5 in higher level Mathematics plus a pass at higher level in a listed science or technology subject. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a listed subject. T Levels: grade C in A-level Mathematics in addition to the T Level. Apprentices must hold current registration with a statutory regulator of aerospace professions (for example the Royal Aeronautical Society). Applicants with considerable relevant work experience are considered individually subject to the Mathematics requirement; advanced entry is available. Apprentices must be employed in a relevant role, receive at least the apprentice minimum wage, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job training during contracted working hours, and have employer support; applications are made through the employer.

Intake: September intake

Duration: Typically four years and four months

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