📖Program Curriculum

The Engineering integrated Foundation Year programme is a common one which leads on to any of our branches of engineering. It is not a stand-alone qualification, but is the first year of a 4-year BEng degree.

Year 0 (Level 3)
Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Mechanics Academic Year 20 EG-060
Basic Engineering Analysis 1 September-January 20 EG-065
Chemistry of Materials September-January 15 EG-091
Fundamentals of Engineering Science September-January 15 EG-092
Fundamentals of Engineering Design September-June 15 EG-094
Basic Engineering Analysis 2 January-June 20 EG-066
Fundamentals of Engineering Science 2 January-June 15 EG-093
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Engineering Mathematics 1 (Aero & Civil) September-January 10 EG-113
Design and Laboratory Classes 1 September-January 10 EG-163
Engineering Mechanics (Aero & Civil) September-January 10 EG-166
Introduction to Materials Engineering September-January 10 EG-180
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering September-January 10 EG-194
Engineering Skills for Aerospace Engineers September-January 10 EGA119
Engineering Mathematics 2 (Aero & Civil) January-June 10 EG-115
Strength of Materials (Aero & Civil) January-June 10 EG-120
Fluid Mechanics 1 January-June 10 EG-160
Thermodynamics 1 January-June 10 EG-161
Engineering Design 1 January-June 10 EG-165
Problem solving for Aerospace Engineers January-June 10 EGA118
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Thermodynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-261
Research Project Preparation September-June 0 EG-277
Aerodynamics September-January 10 EG-293
Aerospace Systems September-January 10 EGA220
Structural Mechanics for Aerospace Engineers September-January 10 EGA227
Aerospace Control September-January 10 EGA228
Experimental Studies - Aerospace September-June 10 EGA229
Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace) September-June 10 EGA230
Dynamics 1 (Mech & Aero) January-June 10 EG-260
Engineering Design 2 January-June 10 EG-263
Airframe Structures January-June 10 EG-294
Flight Mechanics January-June 10 EG-296
Optional Modules
Aero Level 2 Space Stream
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Space Stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Rocket and Space Technology January-June 10 EGA215
OR
Aero Level 2 Structural/Computational Stream
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Structural/Computational Stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Aerospace Structural Mechanics and Materials January-June 10 EGA206
OR
Aero Level 2 Material/Propulsion Stream
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Material/Propulsion Stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Mechanical Properties of Materials January-June 10 EG-213
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech) September-June 10 EG-3080
Rotorcraft Theory September-January 10 EG-3081
Gas Dynamics September-January 10 EG-335
Research Project September-June 30 EG-353
Dynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-360
Aerospace Engineering Design 3 September-June 20 EGA302A
Propulsion January-June 10 EG-397
Optional Modules
Optional Modules- Space Stream
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Space Stream These options MUST be chosen by those on the space stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Satellite Systems September-January 10 EGA321
Space Propulsion and Power Systems January-June 10 EGA341
OR
Structural/Computational Stream
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Structural/Computational Stream These options MUST be chosen by those on the structural/computational stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Finite Element Method September-January 10 EG-323
Computational Aerodynamics January-June 10 EG-396
OR
Materials/Propulsion Stream
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Materials/Propulsion Stream. These options MUST by chosen by those on the Materials/Propulsion stream

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Fracture and Fatigue September-January 10 EG-381
Composite Materials January-June 10 EGA301

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

21,700 GBP per year

86,800 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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