University of Lancashire

MEng Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This five-year Master of Engineering (MEng) with a Foundation Year is the highest level of undergraduate engineering qualification and is designed for aspiring Chartered Engineers. The foundation year will provide you with skills in mathematics, engineering drawing, and computer-aided tools like MATLAB, which will prepare you for the MEng degree structure.

After completing the foundation year, students will progress to the MEng course, which covers topics in aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight dynamics. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fulfilling the academic requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references.

They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need to hold a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from A-levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate or T-levels or equivalents.
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work experience are also welcomed and considered on their individual merits.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.0 overall on the IELTS.
  • A minimum of 5.5 in each component, or submit equivalent test scores.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000
  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500
  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000
  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300
  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering MEng Foundation Year at the University of Central Lancashire can work as:

  • Chartered Aerospace Engineer
  • Aircraft Design Specialist
  • Technical Project Manager
  • Space Systems Engineer
  • Defence Technology Analyst

Cost of study

For international students, the fee for the Aerospace Engineering MEng Foundation Year at the University of Central Lancashire is £17,250 for the first year and £17,325 for the following years. The tuition fees are subject to change.

Admission

International students can apply for the University of Central Lancashire MEng Aerospace Engineering Foundation Year course through the direct application system or UCAS. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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