Aviation Engineering BEng (Hons)

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 (UK-SPEC) 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.

• 112-128 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A-levels to include Mathematics and a science subject.

• IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

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.

Career opportunities after completing Aviation Engineering BEng (Hons)

• Flight instructor.
• Terminal manager.
• Aerospace technician.
• Aircraft mechanic.
• Pilot.
• Test engineer.
• Airport executive.
• Aeronautical engineer.