Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.
96–120 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications to include Mathematics and Science. General Studies and native language A-levels are not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering subject to include Unit 28: Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (grades MMM)
GCSE: Applicants are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grades A*-C (or comparable numeric score under the newly-reformed grading) including Mathematics, English Language and a science or technology subject.
Why choose this course?
Are you considering a career in aircraft maintenance? This degree will set you on the path to becoming an aircraft maintenance engineer and a maintenance manager in the future.
Your studies will include hands-on experience of aircraft component and equipment replacement, inspection, condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and rectification. You'll become familiar with the work environment and the legal requirements relating to commercial aircraft.
The skills you gain will improve your career prospects and enable you to complete further study.
Professional accreditation
This is the only UK degree that mirrors the requirements of EASA Part-147 approved courses, and it is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society as meeting the requirements for IEng registration with the Engineering Council. The course is taught at a number of partner colleges – Newcastle College, and Cardiff and Vale College – and all are EASA Part-147 approved. This course is currently accredited until 2021 entry.
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What you will study
Alongside academic modules, work-based modules provide you with hands-on experience of aircraft component and equipment replacement, inspection, condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis and rectification. You will gain an understanding of the work environment and legal requirements relating to the operation of commercial aircraft.
The course covers all the knowledge requirements specified in the EASA category B1.1 aircraft maintenance engineering licence syllabus (Part 66). It introduces you to practical and maintenance skills, and provides you with opportunities to practise and develop these skills.
This course is designed specifically to set you on the path for a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer in the aviation industry. It will give you the confidence and skills necessary to become a maintenance manager of the future.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list as these could change before your year of entry.
Year 1
In Year 1 you will also gain higher education study skills and other interpersonal skills necessary for completion of the course.
Core modules
Mathematics and Physics for Practitioner Engineers
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Electronic and Digital Systems
Higher Education Study Skills and Personal Development
Year 2
Core modules
Aircraft Material, Hardware and Maintenance
Aircraft and their Systems
Practical Engineering Sklls and CAD
Professional Practice for Aircraft Engineers
Year 3
In Years 2 and 3, you will develop these skills to improve your career prospects and enable you to complete further study.
Core modules
Turbine Engines and Thermodynamics
Aircraft Maintenance Practices
Individual Project (Aircraft IEng)
Air Transport Economics
Graduates work as aircraft maintenance engineers, aircraft maintenance supervisors, air servicemen and programme managers, for employers such as British Airways, Flybe, Virgin Atlantic, KLM UK Engineering and Monarch Airlines.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
