Aerospace Engineering - Foundation Year (City St George’s)

This course is accredited by City St George's, University of London.

The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level. Embark on a transformative journey into aerospace engineering with our comprehensive degree program, which includes a foundation year. Dive deep into the intricate world of aerospace vehicles and systems, where you'll gain invaluable insights into analysis, design, and operational tools essential for the industry's demands. Here's why our program stands out:

• Professional Skill Development: Throughout the course, we prioritise the cultivation of your engineering skills, emphasising innovation and sustainability to tackle present and future industry challenges.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in dynamic design projects and opt for an industrial placement to refine your practical abilities and expand your career opportunities.
• Industry Integration: Benefit from our strong ties with industry leaders, ensuring that our curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date with contemporary aerospace practices.
• Sustainability Focus: Immerse yourself in our commitment to sustainable engineering, a core principle guiding the future of aerospace endeavours.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Explore our top-tier testing facilities, including the low-turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, integral to national initiatives.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Access advanced experimental equipment and computational tools, developed and supported by leading experts in the field.
• Employability Boost: Enhance your career prospects with an optional placement year, gaining hands-on experience with renowned organisations like BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, and Airbus.

This course, which includes a foundation year, is designed specifically to help people with the passion and potential to study with us. For example, mature students need to update their technical knowledge and get used to studying again after working. Upon successful completion of the first foundation year, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to progress to a BEng or MEng degree.

Accreditation: We expect these degrees to receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, which will provide a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.

Foundation Year

The foundation year is delivered at the Westminster Centre of Capital City College and comprises one compulsory module worth 120 credits consisting of the following components: Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Computing and IT and Communication and Study Skills.

• Foundation Year Module (120 credits)

Year 1

The shared engineering first year allows you to build a foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computing.

• The engineer in society - social responsibility (15 credits)
• Engineering design 1 (15 credits)
• Introduction to mechanics of materials and manufacturing (15 credits)
• Electronics - including circuits, digital and analogue electronics (15 credits)
• Introduction to programming (15 credits)
• Engineering science (15 credits)
• Mathematics 1 (15 credits)
• Introduction to thermodynamics and fluid mechanics (15 credits)

Year 2

Take modules including composite material design, fundamentals of structural stability and airflow behaviour. Understand how aeronautics and aerospace engineering fit in the circular economy.

• The engineer in society: sustainability and circular economy (15 credits)
• Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering design 2 (15 credits)
• Fluid mechanics (15 credits)
• Structures and materials (15 credits)
• Thermodynamics (15 credits)
• Mechatronics and systems (15 credits)
• Data analysis for engineers (15 credits)

Year 3

Deepen your expertise with applied modules in the analysis and design of typical aircraft, sustainable manufacturing and achieving zero-emission flight of the future. Learn about wind tunnel flows and complete an aerospace engineering project.

• Individual project (30 credits)
• The engineer in society - zero emissions (15 credits)
• Composite analysis and manufacturing (15 credits)
• Aerospace propulsion (15 credits)
• Gas dynamics (15 credits)
• Flight mechanics and control (15 credits)
• Structural analysis and finite element method (15 credits)

You will need:

• UCAS Tariff - 80 points
• A Level - CDD
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
• GCSE/National 4/National 5

For information on our Higher Education policies, including admissions, fees, and student contracts, please see the links below:

• Complaints Policy
• Fees Policy
• HE Admissions Policy
• HE Student Contract
• HE Student Protection Plan

For our full list of policies, governance and fees, please see our website’s policy page.

The evaluation comprises a combination of coursework and examinations.

Design studies and presentations foster the development of group learning and communication abilities.

Laboratory work, data analysis, and project reports assess practical and technical skills.

Each year's grades contribute to the final degree classification, with greater emphasis placed on performance in the later years.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Higher Education

You will need to pay fees to study a Higher Education (HE) course.

If you have not studied a higher education course before, you may be eligible to apply for a Higher Education tuition fee loan. Other financial support such as maintenance loans and disability support are also available.

To enrol, you need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for 3 years before the start of your course.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon completing your aerospace engineering degree, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future for the aerospace industry. Anticipate heightened involvement in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication, and space exploration.

Regardless of your future endeavours beyond this course, your multidisciplinary skills and international collaboration experience will be highly sought after. Our graduates are esteemed in the industry for their educational background, particularly their involvement in demanding interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world challenges. This is exemplified by their recruitment into esteemed global organisations such as:

• BAE SYSTEMS
• Airbus
• Rolls Royce
• Raytheon
• Bombardier
• Dassault