BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering (Year 3 entry) at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering has been designed in partnership with the aerospace industry. It will provide you with the skills required to work effectively in the aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors. Aircraft engineers are responsible for the safety of thousands of air passengers every year. They play a critical role in the design and certification of an airworthy aircraft in accordance with aviation standards.

Duration: 2 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics covered include the design of aerospace structures and systems, strength of materials, vibration theory, thermofluids, materials and manufacturing technology. The formal engineering design process and how it relates to aircraft engineering practice is introduced; as well as computer-aided design and information technology related techniques.

Career pathways

A shortage of aircraft engineers ensures that your skills will be in demand by aerospace companies locally, nationally and internationally, allowing you to take on roles in design, manufacturing or maintenance. Career opportunities include junior management and aircraft technician roles, as well as structural aircraft design and maintenance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced entry; Advanced entry is only possible to BEng (Hons) Years 2 and 3 of this course for suitably qualified applicants (see below). There are no advanced entry opportunities on the MEng (Hons) course. Transferring to the MEng (Hons); If you are initially registered and enrolled on the BEng (Hons) course, and meet the performance requirements in Years 1, 2 and 3 you may be eligible to transfer onto the MEng (Hons) in Year 4. International Applicants; International (non-EEA) applicants are advised that they will need to obtain an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they can be considered for an unconditional offer of study on this undergraduate integrated masters course. Entry Clearance Officers (ECO) will ask to see your ATAS certificate as part of your visa application process. UK immigration law does not allow universities to permit international students to study for an ATAS applicable course until the student has supplied the university with all the relevant ATAS certificate details for their application. Find out more about ATAS; Year 3 Entry (BEng Only): SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Aircraft Engineering; Aircraft Maintenance; Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Systems or other relevant discipline; SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Electrical Engineering (each application will be considered on an individual basis); English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code BEng: H410.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 2 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/aircraft-engineering-year-3-entry

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