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Aerospace Engineering - U6UAERSE
BEng Hons UCAS Code
Course overview
Course overview
Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector.
Our department has links with companies including:
- Airbus
- Boeing
- Rolls-Royce Aerospace
Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry.
Learning on this course includes hands-on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics in:
- flight physics
- airframe
- systems
Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules.
Why choose this course?
- 6th in the UK for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (The Complete University Guide 2026)
- 12th in the UK for aerospace engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
- Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects
- Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused
- Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, flight simulators and experience flying in the flight laboratory in year two
- Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce Aerospace
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Teaching and learning
How you will learn
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Lab classes
- Design office classes
- Workshop sessions
- Computing sessions
- Group study
- Independent study
How you will be assessed
Assessment methods
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Group coursework
- Presentation
- Research project
- Practical assessment
Contact time and study hours
Workload varies from week to week; in a typical week in years one and two you will have up to 24 contact hours. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 35 hours a week on your studies.
In study years three and four you will typically have 12 to 16 contact hours alongside self-directed project work, which forms a significant part of the course. You will typically spend at least 35 hours a week on your studies.
Modules
Core modules
6 modules
Aerospace Design and Materials
This year long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of design and manufacture in an aerospace context and includes the following topics:
- The process of concept generation through to detail design in an aerospace context
- The use of computer aided engineering tools in the design processes
- Part and assembly design using CATIA
- Basic machine elements and their function
- How materials, stress analysis and manufacturing disciplines fit within the framework of design
- Machining processes and metrology
- Lab-based demonstration of manufacturing processes
- Machine shop practical training
- An appreciation of modern working practices - interaction with technical staff and conveying design intent
Aerospace Electronic Engineering and Computing
This year-long module provides a basic introduction to electrical and electronic devices, power transmission and the distribution and utilisation of electrical energy in an Aerospace Engineering context.
Topics covered are:
- Electrical circuits: Resistors and Kirchhoff’s Laws, superposition, Gauss and Ampere Laws, Transient analysis of circuits, capacitance and inductance, phasors, AC circuits, 3-phase AC systems
- Communications: introduction to signals (analogue and digital), basic electronic components (diodes, transistors and operational-amplifiers)
- Electrical systems: electrical machines, electrical power sources in aircraft, transformers, power distribution to aircraft electrical systems, introduction to electrical loads in aircraft
Aerospace Statics and Dynamics
This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the fundamental concepts and principles of solid mechanics and dynamics. It covers their application to simple engineering scenarios in an aerospace context.
Topics include:
- Review of basic mechanics : vectors, units, forces and moments, Newton’s laws
- Static equilibrium: force and moment analysis in design; frictional forces
- Free body diagrams and Pin-jointed structures
- Stress, strain and elasticity
- Multi-axial stress-strain; thin walled vessels under pressure
- Shear stress and torsion of shafts
- Plane stress; Mohr's circle analysis
- Beam bending: shear force & bending moment diagrams
- 2nd moments of area of cross-sections
- Bending stresses in beams
- Linear and rotational motion: Displacement, velocity and acceleration
- Relationship between angular and linear motion• Newton's Laws for linear & rotational motion
- Linear and Angular Momentum, including conservation of momentum
- Work, Energy & Power, including kinetic & potential energy
- Geared systems
- Drive systems, including tangential drives and vehicles
- Load characteristics and steady-state characteristics
- Flywheel design
- Static and dynamic balancing
Aircraft Design and Performance
This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of aircraft design and flight mechanics. It covers the following topics:
- Aircraft classification and configurations
- Aircraft design procedures
- Aircraft characteristics and performance
- Preliminary aerodynamics analysis
- Flight envelopes
- Steady flight conditions
- Static stability
Fluid Mechanics and Aircraft Aerodynamics
This module will give you with the knowledge, concepts and principles of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. You will complete this module over the course of a year.
Topics covered are:
- atmospheric physics
- standard atmosphere
- static pressure
- hydrostatics
- inviscid flows – conservation of mass and momentum
- Euler and Bernoulli equations
- Introduction to compressible conservation of viscous flows
- Introduction to shock waves lifting surfaces – aerofoil and wings
- basic forces
- pressure distributions
- fluid structure interaction phenomena
Integrating Project and Maths 1
This year-long module comprises a number of elements and these are:
- Essential professional engineering elements:, report writing, information searching, data analysis
- Essential engineering study support elements: Maths, MATLAB, Using MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Essential project skills: team working, project management, MS Project
These skills will be covered to a level appropriate to first year aerospace engineering students.
In addition the module includes a year-long integrating group project element that draws in technical elements from the other 5 modules running in the first year of the course. An output from the project is a model scale aircraft designed to meet the specification set.
Core modules
6 modules
Aerospace Design and Manufacture
This year long foundational module is a direct continuation of first year aerospace design, incorporating new information and methods as well as enabling practice of previously learned concepts. The module includes the following topics:
- Sustainability issues in design
- Design for manufacture considerations and cost
- Machine elements function and correct selection
- CNC processes
- Group design project with manufacture of the finished design in the January workshop slot
- Individual design and analysis project
- Machine shop practical training
Aerospace Electrical Engineering and Applications
This year long module introduces key principles of aerospace systems control, focusing on examples relevant to aerospace applications. Topics covered are:
- Introduction to control systems design in aerospace context
- Digital and analogue control systems
- Fundamentals of aerospace electrical and electronic systems including
- power generation and conversion
- electric machines and drives
- flight control actuation systems
Aerospace Structures and Dynamics
This module extends and deepens your knowledge of materials, concentrating on the composites and alloys used in aerospace structures and engines. An overview of current aerospace research will be used to highlight likely future developments.
Topics include:
- Introduction to airframe
- shear stress beams
- deflection and conditions
- column buckling
- thin-walled structures
- semi-monocoque structures
- web-boom idealisation
- static indeterminate structures
- bending & torsion of single
- multi-celled thin-walled beams
- shear center
- static and fatigue failure
Flight Dynamics and Control
This module introduces concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibrations and develops your ability to analyse aspects in simplified engineering situations, as well as in analysing rigid aircraft dynamics.
This module covers the dynamics of point masses and rigid bodies. It considers both motion in an inertia frame, as well as in a moving reference frame. The principals of linearization of a nonlinear dynamical system are demonstrated and basic characteristics of linear systems are introduced.
Flight mechanics is progressed through the development of equations of motion for rigid aircraft. Ideas of equilibrium and trim are captured by determining the steady control inputs needed to fly simple steady trajectories. Based on the nonlinear equations, linearization about a trimmed point are considered, as well as the linear dynamic response of an aircraft and basic flight control.
Integrating Project and Maths 2
Within this module you will cover essential study skills, such as:
- Maths
- Report writing
- Data analysis
- Management
A year long group project will play a crucial role in your learning. The project will draw on learning from other modules within the year.
Thermodynamics and Aerospace Propulsion
You will learn fundamental thermodynamics including key underlying equation sets such as the first and second law of thermodynamics, perfect gas relationships and analysis of relevant cycles for Aerospace propulsion such as the Brayton cycle. The principles of aircraft propulsion are further developed with a focus on:
- jet engines including the principles of gas turbine engines
- layout and the application of compressible flow and turbomachinery principles
- Factors influencing design and choice of engine configuration are introduced
Core modules
3 modules
Computer Modelling Techniques
This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the main stream computer modelling techniques used in modern engineering practice, including Finite Element, Finite Difference and Finite Volume methods.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to numerical methods in engineering
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for thermo-fluids problems
- Coursework on running FEA and CFD software
Individual Project
Engineers working in industry usually find that they become involved in extended practical or theoretical projects. This module provides an opportunity for you to work in a similar situation.
You’ll indicate your project preferences then work under the supervision of an expert member of staff to write a dissertation on your work and present it publicly. You’ll have weekly individual tutorial with your project supervisor, but otherwise you’ll be expected to work alone.
Professional Practice and Innovation in Aerospace Engineering
This module covers elements of professional practice that are essential to aerospace engineers, including topics such as:
- Health and Safety
- Ethics
- Financial Project Evaluation
- Innovation and New Technology
- LEAN manufacturing
- Quality Management
- Operations Management
- Management of People
- Fundamentals of Airworthiness and certification
- Reliability and Availability
- Failure Modes
- Human Factors
Optional modules
9 modules
Aerospace Aerodynamics
This module extends and deepens knowledge of students on the Aerospace Engineering courses in aerodynamics in an aerospace context. It covers the following topics:
- Lifting wing theories
- Compressible flow in nozzles and diffusers
- Shock wave theory and aerothermodynamics
- Transonic flow – supercritical aerofoils, swept wing theory, wave drag, area rule
- Supersonic flow – double-wedge aerofoils, delta wings, slender wing theory
- Hypersonic flow – a brief introduction
- Low- and high-speed flow control and drag reduction
Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines
Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines
Aerospace Materials: Airframes and Aeroengines
Aerospace Materials: Airframes and Aeroengines
Aerospace Propulsion Systems
This module will build on the knowledge in H42AEP/MECH2028 and widen the context and application to include considerations of the propulsion requirements of light aircraft, military applications and supersonic flight.
Alternative propulsion units such as ramjets, scramjets and rockets will be evaluated. Propeller design knowledge from H42AEP/MECH2028 will be extended and Helicopter propulsion introduced. Future propulsion technologies, including electrification of propulsion, will be appraised.
Throughout these topics factors influencing design and choice of engine configuration will be evaluated.At the end of the module student will have a wider and deeper knowledge relating to propulsion choices for aerospace applications and be in a position to design the key elements of these propulsion system.
Aerospace Structural Design and Analysis
Aerospace Structural Design and Analysis
Avionic Systems
This module introduces avionics, providing a detailed introduction to all the major avionic systems on current civil and military aircraft and spacecraft. To help in understanding the concepts, a number of application examples will be included throughout the classes.
Topics covered are:
- History of avionics;
- Aircraft control including fly-by-wire and autopilot
- Displays and man-machine interaction
- Avionic systems in navigation;
- Sensors in avionics;
- Radar technology;
- Electronic warfare;
- Avionics applications in current aircraft
Flight Dynamics and Control
This module introduces concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibrations and develops your ability to analyse aspects in simplified engineering situations, as well as in analysing rigid aircraft dynamics.
This module covers the dynamics of point masses and rigid bodies. It considers both motion in an inertia frame, as well as in a moving reference frame. The principals of linearization of a nonlinear dynamical system are demonstrated and basic characteristics of linear systems are introduced.
Flight mechanics is progressed through the development of equations of motion for rigid aircraft. Ideas of equilibrium and trim are captured by determining the steady control inputs needed to fly simple steady trajectories. Based on the nonlinear equations, linearization about a trimmed point are considered, as well as the linear dynamic response of an aircraft and basic flight control.
Hybrid Electric Powertains for Aerospace
Discover the future of aerospace engineering by focusing on the shift to more-electric and hybrid aircraft.
In this module, you will learn about the modern hybrid and electric aircraft system and how technology is developing to shape the next generation.
Topics covered include:
- An overview of more-electric aircraft technologies and future hybrid electric aircraft technology
- Electrical machine and drives: introduction to different types of electrical machine including induction machines and permanent magnet machines and related control for more-electric aircraft applications
- Power electronics: introduction of power electronic converters for more-electric aircraft applications
- Electrical systems: power distribution to aircraft electrical systems including AC systems and DC systems
- Modelling techniques: introduction of modelling and simulation technologies for aerospace applications
Space and Astronautics
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to Space Missions elements such that the students will have a preliminary idea of what knowledge is required to design a space system. The main topics covered are:
- A brief history of Space Conquest,
- The Space Environment and its effects
- Space Missions Elements and Design Phases
- Orbital Mechanics and Orbital Transfer Overview
- Spacecraft Elements ( Structure, EPS, OBDH, AODCS, TT&C, Thermal)
- Space Debris
As part of the module students will use a range of software to design and analyse the performance of a space mission. The outcome of the study will be presented and assessed via a 5,000 word report.
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Language study as part of this degree
Our Language Centre offers many languages, and you may start as a beginner or at a more advanced level and you may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
Learning another language can open career opportunities around the globe and enriches your CV. It could also help you in your studies by being able to access learning materials in other languages. If you are planning to travel or work abroad it will help you to broaden your cultural understanding.
Find out more about learning a language as part of your degree.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Tuesday 20 January 2026. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
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Entry requirements
Quick glance
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements listed apply to 2026 entry.
A levels
AAA
IB
34 points overall
A level and GCSE requirements
A levels
AAA / AABB
Required subjects
A in maths and either physics or further maths, or any two of the following: chemistry, biology, design, electronics.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, CIE global perspectives and research, CIE thinking skills.
GCSEs
English grade 4 (C).
IB requirements
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates.
IB requirements
6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL plus 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL.
Only one of maths or physics can be accepted at SL. For those taking both at SL, applications will be considered for entry onto the foundation year.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration, and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
RQF BTEC Nationals
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – D*DD including Distinction in units:
- Engineering Principles
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Further Engineering Maths
Applicants who are predicted D*DD or higher with Distinction in required units will be considered for year one entry as above. Applicants with lower overall predictions or lower grades in required units should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation course (H100).
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – DDD plus A in A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – D*D plus A in A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering or Science and A levels – D plus A in A level maths and A in A level physics or further maths
Access to HE Diploma
Unfortunately the Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for entry on to this course. Applicants with Access to HE Diploma courses should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year (H100).
Contextual offers
We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
Foundation progression options
An Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year is available for those who are not taking the required subjects.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
3 years full-time
Study abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.
The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.
Please note
In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.
Optional placement year
If you want to spend a year in industry as part of your course then you can transfer onto one of our courses that includes an industrial year.
There is the opportunity to seek summer industrial placements throughout the course.
Please note
In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.
Disclaimer
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
£9,535 per year
Tuition fees
2026/27 (UK undergraduate students)
This is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 25/26. It may increase for the academic year 26/27 and we will update our information once we have received confirmation of the fee from the UK Government.
For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30 to £80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Industrial year - If you do an industrial placement any costs associated with your year, including travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Year abroad - If you do a study abroad year, you will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
- Design materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.
There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
Home students
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
Faculty of Engineering Scholarships
Students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
Entry requirements
Quick glance
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements listed apply to 2026 entry.
IB
34 points overall
A levels
AAA
IB requirements
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates.
IB requirements
6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL plus 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL.
Only one of maths or physics can be accepted at SL. For those taking both at SL, applications will be considered for entry onto the foundation year.
A level and GCSE requirements
A levels
AAA / AABB
Required subjects
A in maths and either physics or further maths, or any two of the following: chemistry, biology, design, electronics.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, CIE global perspectives and research, CIE thinking skills.
GCSEs
English grade 4 (C).
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration, and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
RQF BTEC Nationals
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – D*DD including Distinction in units:
- Engineering Principles
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Further Engineering Maths
Applicants who are predicted D*DD or higher with Distinction in required units will be considered for year one entry as above. Applicants with lower overall predictions or lower grades in required units should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation course (H100).
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – DDD plus A in A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – D*D plus A in A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering or Science and A levels – D plus A in A level maths and A in A level physics or further maths
Access to HE Diploma
Unfortunately the Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for entry on to this course. Applicants with Access to HE Diploma courses should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year (H100).
IELTS/English requirements
IELTS
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
High school qualifications
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
3 years full-time
Study abroad
On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.
The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.
Please note
In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.
Optional placement year
If you want to spend a year in industry as part of your course then you can transfer onto one of our courses that includes an industrial year.
There is the opportunity to seek summer industrial placements throughout the course.
Please note
In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.
Disclaimer
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
£33,000 per year
Tuition fees
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30 to £80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Industrial year - If you do an industrial placement any costs associated with your year, including travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Year abroad - If you do a study abroad year, you will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
- Design materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.
There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
International students
We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
Faculty of Engineering Scholarships
Students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
The highlight of my course has been the many opportunities that have been available to me such as becoming a flight simulator instructor and going up in a flying laboratory."
Poppy Howe
Aerospace Engineering BEng
Careers
Careers overview
During your degree, you will learn how to analyse and problem solve, work in a team and be creative with inventive thinking. Our teaching is based on research funded by Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. These strong links with industry see our graduates go on to work for global companies across a range of technical and managerial jobs.
Job prospects
Average starting salary and career progression
92.6% of mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £32,726 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).
Careers advice
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain's leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top 10 in The Graduate Market in 2013-2024, High Fliers Research).
Accreditation
IMechE, RAeS and IET
This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and accreditation is pending from the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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