BEng in Aviation Engineering
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £15,800 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
This is an ideal degree for anyone considering an engineering career in aviation. It will prepare you to work in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, aviation management, logistics, systems integration, design, support, manufacturing, and air transport economics.
Studies include aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials science and the performance of aircraft. Through practical work in laboratories and workshops, you'll apply the engineering principles you learn.
This degree will also develop career skills such as effective communication, presentation, team-working, planning and project management.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This course aligns with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UKSPEC) and meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineering (IEng) Membership of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAes).
- You'll be able to enhance your learning through an industrial placement with an approved employer.
- We have a successful history of providing graduates to the aviation industry, especially around Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Accreditation
The proposed course can satisfy the requirements of the Royal Aeronautical Society and UK-Spec of the Engineering Council. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) accreditation for the programme will be sought from the Royal Aeronautical Society in the spring of 2019. Students who have enrolled in the course before the accreditation will be fully recognised by the PSRB.
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Curriculum
What you will study
Year 1
In year 1, you will acquire the fundamental engineering knowledge and skills to build a solid foundation for students to undertake a deeper study in year 2. You will have the opportunity to carry out hands-on practical work in laboratories and workshops throughout the programme. Most modules are designed to develop key employability skills such as communication, presentation, team-working, planning and project management.
Core modules
- Introduction to Engineering Design and Manufacture
- Engineering Mechanics, Structures & Materials
- Engineering Mathematics and Computing Applications
- Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Science
Year 2
In year 2, you will study the engineering principles underpinning aircraft technologies such as aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials science and performance of aircraft. You will study aircraft maintenance operations, aircraft systems, airworthiness and air transport economics.
Core modules
- Operations Research and Aviation Safety
- Engineering Project Management
- Aircraft Systems
- Aerospace Engineering
Year 3
In year 3 you will study aircraft maintenance operations, aircraft systems, airworthiness and air transport economics.
Core modules
- Air Transport Economics
- Individual Project (Aircraft IEng)
- Aircraft Maintenance Operations
- Aerospace Technology
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include maintenance and licensed aircraft engineering, certification, quality assurance, logistics, planning, design, technical services, production and control engineering. Employers are often the military, civil aviation and aerospace companies.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from the industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.