City, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This four-year degree equips you with skills in design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest growing engineering sectors. Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration. This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over four years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future trends. Challenging design projects help demonstrate your skills to employers, while a fourth year helps you transition to professional practice.
- Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme
- Learn from City’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering
- Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative
- Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City and supported by world experts
Modules
Students develop a strong technical background in the key subjects of Aerospace Engineering such as air/space-ship structure, design, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Management studies and sustainable life-cycle engineering skills are also integral parts of the course. Year 1 Our shared engineering first year allows you to build a foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computing. -The Engineering in Society - Social responsibility (15 credits) -Engineering Design 1 (15 credits) -Introduction to Mechanics of materials and manufacturing (15 credits) -Electronics - including circuits, digital and analog electronics (15 credits) -Introduction to programming (15 credits) -Engineering Science (15 credits) -Mathematics 1 (15 credits) -Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) Year 2 Study composite material design, fundamentals of structural stability and air flow behaviour, data processing and analysis. Understand how aeronautics and aerospace engineering fits in the circular economy. -The Engineer in Society: Sustainability and Circular Economy (15 credits) -Mathematics 2 (15 credits) -Engineering Design 2 (15 credits) -Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) -Structures and Materials (15 credits) -Thermodynamics (15 credits) -Mechatronics and Systems (15 credits) -Data Analysis for Engineers (15 credits) Year 3 Take applied modules in analysis and design of typical aircraft, sustainable manufacturing and achieving zero-emission flight of the future. Learn about wind tunnel flows and complete an aerospace engineering project. -Individual project (30 credits) -Aerospace Engineering in the society (15 credits) -Composite Analysis and Manufacturing (15 credits) -Aerospace Propulsion (15 credits) -Gas Dynamics (15 credits) -Flight Mechanics (15 credits) -Telecommunication Systems (15 credits) Year 4 Transition to professional practice with an integrated design project, supported by industry partners and complemented with advanced modules. -Design project group (30 credits) -Aerospace Engineering practice in society (15 credits) -Computational Fluid Dynamics (15 credits) -Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity (15 credits) -Advanced Aerodynamics (15 credits) -Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (15 credits) -Robotics Imaging and Vision (15 credits) -Unmanned Aerial (15 credits) -Composite Assembly and Joining (15 credits) -Airworthiness and Maintenance (15 credits) -Entrepreneurship (15 credits) -Gas Turbine Engineering (15 credits) -Machine Learning (15 credits) -Digital Communication Systems (15 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports. Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H426
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20760 | Year 1 |
| International | £20760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £20760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £20760 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB