BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich Placement

Our engineering courses are built around problem- and activity-based learning and live industrial project work — not just lectures. Every course meets the latest Engineering Council accreditation standards, and Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

We've invested over £7m in new engineering facilities at our Springfield site, giving you access to subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels (including an F1-specification rolling road wind tunnel), an aircraft flight demonstrator, engine test facilities, composites and materials testing labs, and metal 3D printing — on top of the industry placement experience this route is built around.

Outside your timetable, you can get involved in the Flight Simulator Club and the University of Wolverhampton Aerospace (UWA) club, competing in the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) Challenge and the national UAS Challenge, or getting involved in re-engineering our very own two-seater aircraft — practical experience that complements what you'll bring back from your placement year.

We're based in the heart of the UK's engineering and manufacturing region, within easy reach of major aerospace, automotive and supply chain employers, and we back that up with a supportive, accessible learning environment — from academic skills support through our library's Skills for Learning programme to dedicated wellbeing and disability support services.

It all adds up to consistently strong results: the University improved across every theme in the National Student Survey 2026, performing above sector benchmark, and has been recognised in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards among the UK's leading institutions for student experience.

By graduation, you'll have developed the full range of skills expected of a professional aerospace engineer, mapped against the Engineering Council's AHEP 4 standards — sharpened further by a full year applying them in a live industry setting:

• Science & Maths. Apply advanced mathematics, statistics and natural science principles to analyse and solve complex aerospace engineering problems.
• Engineering Analysis. Use computational and analytical techniques — including CFD, FEA and MATLAB — alongside technical literature to model and address real aerospace challenges.
• Design & Innovation. Design integrated aerospace solutions that balance safety, environmental impact, cost and performance for genuinely complex problems.
• The Engineer & Society. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of your engineering decisions, and make ethical, informed choices as a professional engineer.
• Engineering Practice. Develop hands-on skills across materials, technologies and manufacturing processes, sharpened by a year working to genuine industry standards.
• Research & Development. Conceptualise, plan and deliver a complex aerospace project independently, informed by your placement experience, and report on it to a professional standard.

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

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GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 4/C+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses

PLUS EITHER

• 80 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking
• A Levels - grades CDD including a Mathematics at grade C and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMP in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics
• BTEC L3 Diploma – grade DM in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (80 UCAS point equivalence) in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics.
• T-Levels - overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core in an Engineering subject; Design Development Engineering, Maintenance, Installation and repair for Engineering or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

“Since I started my BEng Aerospace Engineering course with the University of Wolverhampton, I have been able to advance my theoretical knowledge. Starting with the basic principles of what makes an aircraft fly and the varying forces applied to that aircraft. Currently in my second year, I can further those skills by partaking in a more focused subject with various systems within aircraft. With this university I was also able to take extracurricular activities, partaking in designing a fuselage for a UAS Drone challenge”. Daniel Copson – BEng Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year student and UWA Student Design Engineer.

“Aerospace Engineering is an interesting degree to study with many exciting extracurricular activities alongside the course, which students can pursue. For example, the IMechE UAS challenge creates a big learning curve for all those involved, as well as providing opportunities whereby all theoretical knowledge gained from study can be applied to a real-life scenario, taking students from design to manufacture and test flying their UAS. All of this gives students essential experience in working in the aviation industry”. Jake Adams – BEng Aerospace Engineering student and UWA Student team leader.

"I am employed in an aerospace engineering role that I would not have been able to get if it wasn’t for my degree. The modules I learned have given me an insight into the engineering world and provided me with skills necessary to choosing my career path and becoming successful in the future." Oliver Hickman - BEng Aerospace Engineering graduate 2021

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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