Aircraft Engineering

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
MEng (Hons) – 5 years full-time, BEng (Hons) – 4 years full-time

LOCATION:
Paisley

START DATE:
September 2023

UCAS CODE:
MEng: H411 / BEng: H410

About the course

Prepare yourself for a career in the aerospace industry with UWS’s BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering.

Designed in partnership with industry, this programme will provide you with the skills required to work effectively in the aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors.

This degree is delivered via laboratories and software sessions to ensure you have a sound academic underpinning and the practical skills necessary to launch a successful career in this industry.

You’ll gain the skills related to a wide range of sectors and specialisms within the aerospace industry.
You’ll study project and business management to ensure you’re equipped with the management skills required for a high-flying engineering career.
Visits to organisations such as Spirit AeroSystems and British Airways will allow you to see real-world applications of the subjects you’ll study throughout this programme.
BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Visit the course page for further details.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

Year 1

MEng (Hons) – Year 1 entry only

Scottish Highers: AABB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics plus SQA National 5 (Grade C) / Intermediate 2 (Grade C) / Standard Grade (Credit) English (Grade B)
A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H3 including Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points

BEng (Hons)

Scottish Highers: BCC (69 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths (Grade B), plus SQA National 5 Physics (Grade B)
A levels: DDD (72 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 including Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points
Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM BBB

Year 2

BEng (Hons)

Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points
SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Mechanical Engineering or Aircraft Engineering
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3

BEng (Hons)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Aircraft Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance or Engineering Systems or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.