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Nottingham Trent University

Aerospace Engineering(H403)

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H403

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Clifton Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    £17,950 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    H403

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Course Overview

Aerospace Engineering at Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

35,435

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

16.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

71.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£17,950

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Aerospace Engineering
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Aerospace Engineering topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Aerospace Engineering
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Engineering and production
  • Engineering
  • Automotive engineering
  • Acoustical engineering
  • Aeronautical engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Aircraft engineering
  • Technology
  • Aeronautics

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

35,435

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

16%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students35,435
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students16%
Safety Index (indicative)7.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

71%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£17,950

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,950per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

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