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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D,D
DDD with Maths and Physics at A or AS-level otherwise CCC. General Studies excluded.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H415
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) course.
Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have skills and knowledge – including the essential maths – and confidence to make the most of your degree.
Our integrated foundation year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level.
After successfully completing the foundation year you can progress straight to the Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons) degree where you’ll prepare for a career as a skilled, creative professional working on the development, testing, and production of drones, satellites, aircraft and spacecraft that help connect our world and explore the universe.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t have the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.
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Exciting project work.
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Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency.
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Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.
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Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs
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Progress to a degree accredited by IMechE and IET.
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Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.
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Gain a year of work experience on placement on the BEng(Hons) degree.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Aeronautical engineering
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Foundation year Core Mathematics Core Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science Mechanics Foundation Year Project
Year 1 Engineering Mathematics Engineering Practice Mechanical Design Energy Systems Design Project Materials and Manufacture
Year 2 Dynamics and Control Engineering Systems Mechanics of Materials Aerospace Fluid and Thermal Systems Engineering Design Manufacturing Engineering
Optional Placement Year
Final year Flight Dynamics and Control Computational Fluid Dynamics for Aeronautical Engineering Applications Aircraft Design and Management Project Aerospace Propulsion Systems and Avionics Individual Project
Option* Private Pilot Studies
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
2nd year student
1 year ago
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
high
Teaching on my course
88%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
65%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
79%
high
Student voice
79%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
61%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Brighton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Engineering professionals
25%
Skilled trades occupations
15%
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Skilled trades occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Aerospace Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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