Aerospace Technology BEng (Hons)

Undergraduate

Develop core aerospace engineering knowledge and gain practical experience using contemporary facilities and industry-standard tools, supporting your preparation for roles in aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and related technologies.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2026-27 2027-28

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

UCAS codes

H402

Start date

September 2027
November 2027
January 2028
March 2028
May 2028
July 2028

How to apply

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Course overview

If you’re interested in aircraft, spacecraft and emerging aviation technologies, then this course may be the right fit. It is designed to cover core aerospace engineering principles and includes practical experience with industry-standard tools to support your preparation for a range of roles in the sector.

Key features

Core aerospace skills: learn aircraft structures, propulsion, aerodynamics, aerospace management and avionics.
Industry-aligned training: work with CAD, CFD, FEA, MATLAB and prepare for real-world engineering challenges.
Career-focused opportunities: you could have the opportunity to study abroad, go on a placement or work on projects with industry collaborators.²

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

Why you should study this course

Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: gain practical skills by using CAD, CFD, FEA, and MATLAB to design and test aerospace systems, helping you build relevant engineering expertise for your future career.
Access to contemporary facilities: apply your learnings in high-tech engineering environments, including access to our equipment such as full-size aircraft (Harrier Jump Jet), full motion flight simulators, low and high-speed wind tunnels, and unmanned aerial vehicle labs.⁴
Industry-relevant projects and placements: work on group projects focused on real-world aerospace challenges. Optional industry placements² are also available to help you gain experience and support your employability.
Focus on future aviation technologies: study sustainable aviation, electric propulsion, and UAVs (embedded) to prepare for careers in emerging fields like urban air mobility and space systems.
Strong career prospects and global opportunities: previous graduates have gone on to work in roles in Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Meggit. You can also choose to apply for an optional study abroad year to get international exposure.²

This course is designed to help you develop both technical and professional skills to prepare for roles in the aerospace industry.

9th

for Aerospace Engineering

Guardian University Guide 2026

What you'll study

This course covers core engineering principles, including aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft structures, aerospace management and avionics.

You’ll use industry-standard tools like CAD, CFD, and MATLAB for design and analysis, and have the opportunity to apply your learnings through projects with access flight simulators, low and high-speed wind tunnels, and UAVs⁴. Themes such as sustainable aviation, electric propulsion and emerging aerospace technologies are integrated throughout the course.

Industry- and research-informed group projects and an optional placement aim to give you the opportunity to get real-world experience and prepare for roles in aerospace engineering, manufacturing and advanced air mobility².

Your first year is shared with students from closely related courses. This approach allows you to learn alongside other disciplines, broaden your perspective and develop strong collaboration skills from the very start.

The common first year also offers flexibility. If you discover a stronger interest in another subject area, you may have the opportunity to transfer to a related course at the end of the year, subject to meeting progression requirements.

Common first year courses:

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Aerospace Engineering MEng
Aerospace Technology BEng (Hons)

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

Modules

Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering - 30 credits

Take your first steps into the world of aerospace engineering by exploring core concepts in aerodynamics, aircraft performance, propulsion and structures. Discover the fascinating history of flight, grasp the fundamentals of how aircraft perform and learn about the materials and structures that make flight possible. Through a blend of theory, problem solving and hands on projects and applications, build essential skills to analyse and understand aircraft systems, laying the groundwork for more advanced studies in aerospace engineering.

Compulsory

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles - 30 credits

Discover the core concepts and principles that underpin electrical and electronic engineering and begin developing your understanding of this exciting discipline. Your learning will be enhanced through computer circuit simulation, hands-on circuit building and basic programming. Unlock the essentials of how electrical systems work, from analysing DC and AC circuits to exploring energy storage, magnetic circuits, digital logic, and modern power generation techniques. Gain practical insights and build a strong foundation for your development as an engineer.

Compulsory

Engineering Mathematics - 30 credits

Deepen your understanding of key mathematical methods in engineering by learning to translate real world problems into mathematical models. Develop your ability to analyse these problems using appropriate techniques and modern mathematical software. Explore topics including linear algebra, calculus, complex numbers, mathematical software, numerical methods, probability and statistics.

Compulsory

Engineering Design - 30 credits

Engineering design is where creativity meets innovation, turning ideas into real products, processes, or systems that meet real world needs. You will tackle exciting technical and intellectual challenges, drawing on a wide range of engineering knowledge and skills to bring your solutions to life

Follow a structured design process, manage projects effectively and tackle problems with creative solutions. Using industry-standard tools and software, apply key design techniques through both individual and group work. Create a prototype of your design and use CAD software to clearly present your ideas and show how your design works.⁴

Compulsory

Modules

Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation - 30 credits

Gain an advanced understanding of aerospace structures, focusing on their mechanical behaviour under various loading conditions. Develop the ability to analyse, validate and simulate structural performance using computational tools and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques. This module emphasises both theoretical foundations and practical applications in aerospace stress analysis, vibration and dynamic performance, preparing you for real-world engineering challenges. 

 Module content includes: 

Structural mechanics in aerospace: Stress-strain relationships, elasticity, failure theories. 
Loading conditions and structural integrity: Bending, torsion, shear and combined loading. 
Finite element analysis (FEA) in aerospace engineering: Principles, applications and software tools. 
Vibration and dynamics of aerospace components: Structural resonance, fatigue, damping. 
Computational techniques and case studies: Industry-focused simulations and problem-solving.

Compulsory

Avionics and Instrumentation - 30 credits

Learn how signals are captured and processed in aircraft systems. This module covers sensors, data communication, radar, navigation, digital processing, and signal conditioning, as well as why system redundancy is important in aviation.

Module content covers:

Communication Systems
Engineering Standards
Requirements
Aircraft Systems
Signals and Signal Processing
Digital signal processors (DSP) and their applications

Compulsory

Aerospace Maintenance and Human Factors - 30 credits

Today's aircraft are designed for safety, efficiency and maintainability as part of a complex and dynamic industry. This module integrates key aspects of aerospace maintenance management and human factors and safety in aerospace, providing you with essential theoretical and practical knowledge in aircraft maintenance, human performance, and aviation safety.

Explore how aircraft are maintained, repaired, and overhauled, including how safety, reliability, and human factors are managed. Develop your skills in risk assessment, maintenance planning, teamwork, and problem-solving using industry tools and techniques.

Compulsory

Principles and Practice of Aerospace Systems Testing - 30 credits

Get an introduction to aerospace systems testing, including methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and practical applications.

The module aims to develop your problem-solving, analytical, and hands-on skills essential for evaluating the safety, reliability and performance of aerospace components and integrated systems to demonstrate compliance with required specification. Learn theory with real-world applications, preparing you for roles in aerospace testing, validation and verification.

Compulsory

A placement year² provides optional first-hand industry experience and helps you discover where your skills and interests truly lie. Taken between your second and final years, it allows you to step into a professional environment, apply your learning and gain valuable insight into your chosen sector.

By spending an extended period in industry, you should develop confidence, build professional networks and strengthen the transferable skills that employers value most. This experience offers a powerful way to explore career paths and return to your final year with real -world expertise and a clearer sense of direction.

Key opportunities

Complete an approved work placement: gain practical experience aligned with your course and career ambitions, typically lasting at least 26 weeks.
Reflect on professional development: recognise and document the specific skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your time in industry.
Broaden your global perspective: optionally undertake an international work or study placement to experience a different professional or cultural context.

While this optional year is non-credit-bearing, successful completion ensures your experience is formally recognised on your final degree certificate to showcase your expertise to future employers.

Students sponsored by the University who opt for an international work placement must ensure they comply with the UKVI immigration regulations and should contact us for further guidance.

Modules

Individual Aerospace Project - 30 credits

Complete an independent research project in aerospace engineering. Use your theoretical knowledge, analytical skills and engineering abilities to solve a challenging aerospace problem, showing creativity and professionalism.

Work individually with academic guidance on projects that can be research, experimental or design based. Start by defining the problem, setting goals and planning your work. Then, review existing research to find knowledge gaps and develop methods to tackle your project using experiments, simulations or calculations. Next, carry out your work, gather and analyse data and interpret your results in an aerospace context. Finally, write a detailed report and present your findings orally.

Build highly transferable skills in project management, problem solving, data analysis, and critical evaluation. Strengthen your ability to communicate complex technical information through a professionally written report and an oral presentation, preparing you to present and communicate your ideas confidently to future employers and industry stakeholders.

Compulsory

Aerospace Technologies and Sustainability - 30 credits

Explore the latest advancements in aerospace technologies with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Develop an understanding of cutting-edge innovations in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials, and flight operations that contribute to a greener aviation industry. Learn to evaluate sustainable design approaches in both aircraft and space systems through a combination of theoretical learning, computational analysis and experimental methods.

Compulsory

Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Engineering - 30 credits

Build a solid understanding of how aircraft performance is affected by aerodynamics and engines. You’ll also learn how flight tests are carried out, including both theoretical foundations and practical applications of flight data collection and analysis.

Gain the skills to assess key aircraft performance metrics, including take off, climb, cruise and landing characteristics. Additionally, the module provides hands-on experience with computational tools and experimental techniques for evaluating and validating aircraft performance models.

Compulsory

Aerospace Project Management - 30 credits

Gain an understanding of the global aerospace industry and the strategies that shape it. This module aims to help you develop the engineering management skills and language needed to work in professional aerospace teams. Explore key technical and professional practices, while receiving support from lecturers to build your confidence, prepare for employment and explore business opportunities.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

How you'll learn

Your course will incorporate a range of learning and teaching methods as part of our innovative activity-led learning.

We encourage you to learn through stimulating activities, such as a projects, problems, scenarios, case studies or enquiries in a classroom, laboratory or work setting.

We aim to present knowledge in an integrated way to reflect the multiplicity and interaction between many types of scientific, commercial, manufacturing and managerial skills and knowledge, necessary to produce a successful engineering product or system.

The course aims to give you the opportunity to work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you can develop all the professional skills at the same time as learning the technical content of your degree.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

formal examinations
phase tests
essays
group work
presentations
reports
projects
coursework
exams
individual assignments.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

International experience opportunities

Most work placements have been within the UK, but previous students have been placed in GKN Aerospace (Munich, Germany), Bertrandt (Hamburg, Germany) and Airbus (Toulouse, France). The majority of study abroad students have studied at high education institutions within Europe, including Aerospace Engineering at UPM, Spain.

Previous students on the programme have had the opportunity to gain experience of the industry first-hand through our exciting industry-focused field trips, which have previously included the Emirates Aviation University and Emirates Engine Test Centre in Dubai, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre in the US and Airbus (Toulouse), Airbus (Marseille) and Finmeccanica in Europe.

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed².

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement	What we're looking for
UCAS points	112
A Level	BBC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
BTEC	DMM BTec in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 Or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7. Does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title, or, DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A levels from Mathematics and Physics
IB Diploma	Overall pass in IB including at least 14 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 4 points
GCSE requirement	GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
Access to HE	The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year	Not available
International	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £20,800 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the table above for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above RPI.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

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Flight Simulators

Our simulators create an exciting way to learn, with 61 channels of flight data which can be analysed to assess the accuracy of a student's own design. The simulators are incorporated into an air traffic control environment.

Harrier Jet

Our Harrier T4 allows students to gain hands-on experience with the parts, tools and mechanical aspects of a real aircraft. It is used by many engineering disciplines to learn how an aircraft works and how to maintain it.

Lanchester Library

You will have full reading rights in Coventry University's Lanchester Library. The library is usually open 364 days a year and has many study spaces, including group and silent areas. It also currently offers touchdown computers and free-to-loan laptops.

Facilities are subject to availability⁴. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course you should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific and mathematical principles to solve application problems in the aerospace industry
use quantitative and computational methods, interpret the results of analysis and modelling of an aerospace application problem to recommend an appropriate action using the relevant technology
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of design, design processes and limitations, and life cycle management in developing solutions
clearly and appropriately communicate complete solutions using both written and oral formats
understand the need for professional and ethical conduct in a commercial, economic and social context, by appraising the sustainable development and the regulations governing engineering activities in order to critique the risk, legal and contractual issues and intellectual property
demonstrate knowledge of a range of aerospace products, processes, materials and standards, including an awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement
evaluate uncertain and incomplete technical data/information and perform practical laboratory work in order to identify the impact on design
develop independent learning and problem-solving skills appropriate to your study level and future employment
apply management techniques by contributing to a team with the necessary planning, monitoring, adaptability, drive and leadership to achieve the required objectives of an aerospace-related project.

Where our graduates work

Previous graduates have obtained jobs as systems design engineers for large aircraft and propulsion manufacturers, e.g. Airbus, BAE Systems, GE Aviation and Rolls Royce, as well as systems suppliers to the aviation industry including Meggitt, Goodrich, Moog and Collins Aerospace.

Further study

You can choose to continue your studies at Coventry University with the Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

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For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.

You can also download our International mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

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¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first academic year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year.

For UK (home) students, if the Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees annually but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2025/26 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.