ObjectivesAerospace is a very exciting industry to work in. There are several large global projects currently underway, including Airbus's new double-decker commercial aircraft the A380, Boeing's Dreamliner 787, new high-tech military projects to replace ageing aircraft, and space tourism not that far away.
Entry requirementsRequirements GCSE: Maths, English, Science Tariff points range: 240-280 Specific subjects: Mathematics plus at least one other science or technology A2 Relevant subjects: Physics, Computing, Science, ICT, Engineering Access: Yes Baccalaureate EB %: 68-70 Baccalaureate IB pts: 26-28
Academic titleBEng Aerospace Systems Engineering
Course descriptionContent
The first year will provide you with the fundamentals of engineering. All the modules are 'core' ie compulsory, and are common with the other aerospace and mechanical engineering degrees. This enables you to transfer between degrees if you wish, on successful completion of the first year.
In the second year you will start to specialise by studying subjects such as aeronautics, avionics and dynamics. At the end of your second year you can choose to progress to the MEng, assuming your performance is satisfactory.
We encourage all students on our degree courses to do a placement year in an industrial, commercial or public sector organisation, doing work of value to the company. There are many companies who provide placements to university students. Bristol Institute of Technology students have been placed with Airbus, HP, Rolls-Royce, IBM, Lloyds TSB, Intel and BT, to name but a few. We also work with a number of smaller companies in and around the region. The Bristol Institute of Technology Placements Team has close links with the business community and advertise hundreds of work placements every year. We will show you how to prepare your CV correctly, advise you on how to write letters of application and help you learn successful interview techniques.