BEng Aerospace Technology
About this course
BEng in Aerospace Technology, an engineering degree focused on aircraft systems, aerodynamics, propulsion, and structural mechanics. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a period of study abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Engineering Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles, and Engineering Design. The second year develops technical competence with modules including Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation, Avionics and Instrumentation, and Aerospace Maintenance and Human Factors. The final year centres on practical application and management, featuring the Individual Aerospace Project, Aerospace Technologies and Sustainability, and Aerospace Project Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies. IB: Overall pass in IB including at least 14 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 4 points
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 36%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 14%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Design
- Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation
- Avionics and Instrumentation
- Aerospace Maintenance and Human Factors
- Principles and Practice of Aerospace Systems Testing
- Individual Aerospace Project
- Aerospace Technologies and Sustainability
- Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Engineering
- Aerospace Project Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £43,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Technology at Coventry University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.