University of Salford

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Get ready for a successful, lucrative career in the global aviation industry with our BEng Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year degree.

Key highlights

  • Prepares students for careers in the global aviation industry
  • Foundation year provides a route into aeronautical engineering degree study
  • Emphasis on linking engineering theory to real-world application

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
  • UCAS tariff points: 72 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
  • BTEC: MPP — to include in Engineering or Science subjects; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — International Baccalaureate 26 Points including Higher Level Maths or Physics.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Aeronautical engineer
  • Aerospace engineer
  • Aircraft design engineer
  • Aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Flight test engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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