Kingston University

Applied Aircraft Engineering foundation degree

Kingston University

Course overview

Take your first step towards becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Ready to kickstart your path towards an aircraft engineering honours degree? Studying for a Foundation Degree in Applied Aircraft Engineering at Kingston University is your first step towards completing a full Aircraft Engineering BEng. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to the final year of our Aircraft Engineering BEng (Hons) (top-up) course.

This course is based fully online, meaning it is ideal if you need to balance your studies with your career. As a result, most students on this course complete it on a part-time basis within two years. You will be taught by expert staff who continue to practise and research at the cutting edge of their discipline.

A blend of practical and theoretical learning will enable you to advance your understanding. On successful completion of the course, you will have the option to progress to an honours degree with Kingston University. Engineering at Kingston University Follow along as our students talk through the skills they're developing to design their future careers.

Key highlights

  • Progression route to final year of Aircraft Engineering BEng (Hons) top-up
  • Delivered fully online to fit around a working career
  • Taught by staff who actively practise and research in the field
  • Blends practical and theoretical learning in aircraft engineering

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 English language requirements for Applied Aircraft Engineering Foundation: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer
  • Aircraft Technician
  • Avionics Technician
  • Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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