Applied Aircraft Engineering foundation degree
- Engineering: aerospace, aviation and aircraft
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
This Applied Aircraft Engineering Foundation Degree will give you the qualification you need to join the Aircraft Engineering BEng (Hons) top-up degree and the knowledge you need to pursue your career goals.
Take your first step towards becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Ready to kickstart your path towards an aircraft engineering honours degree?
Studying for a Foundation Degree in Applied Aircraft Engineering at Kingston University is your first step towards completing a full Aircraft Engineering BEng. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to the final year of our Aircraft Engineering BEng (Hons) (top-up) course.
This course is based fully online, meaning it is ideal if you need to balance your studies with your career. As a result, most students on this course complete it on a part-time basis within two years.
You will be taught by expert staff who continue to practise and research at the cutting edge of their discipline. A blend of practical and theoretical learning will enable you to advance your understanding. On successful completion of the course, you will have the option to progress to an honours degree with Kingston University.
Engineering at Kingston University
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Why choose this course
Are you considering a career in aircraft engineering, but don’t have the qualifications to get straight onto a full MEng/BEng course? This foundation degree can help you to take the next step on your career path.
Throughout this course, you will gain the foundations you need for a successful career in aircraft maintenance. You will also develop the leadership tools, skills and qualifications required to progress into leadership and management positions as an aircraft maintenance engineer.
You'll build your professional network studying alongside students from different organisations with varying backgrounds and managerial experience.
Offered both part time and online, this degree is designed to enable you to pursue the qualifications you need without sacrificing your career. It will kick off with an onsite induction session at Kingston University. For those students unable to attend, an induction via Canvas/MS Teams will be available, followed by ongoing online support.
Course content
You will study three taught modules (90 credits), usually taken over two years.
150 credits will be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Modules
Modules
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What career opportunities does this course offer?
Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering top-up programme. Kingston graduates work at British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM UK Engineering, DHL, the Royal Navy, the British Army and BAES.
Future Skills
Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping you with the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.
Teaching and assessment
You will study online through synchronous interactive video (e.g. through Microsoft Teams), teacher guided and supported asynchronous learning and teaching, and independent study.
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Please note:
For full-time programmes longer than one year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year. The annual tuition covers the first attempt at all necessary modules for that academic year.
Re-studying any modules will incur extra fees, calculated based on the number of credits. Home tuition fees may increase annually, but will not exceed the cap set by the Office for Students or a similar governing body. Full-time international tuition fees are subject to an annual increase and are published for the entire duration of the programme in advance.
What are the facilities like?
When you join Kingston University, you will have access to a wide range of facilities and resources designed to support your studies. Use the virtual tour below to explore some of the facilities you will use as part of your course.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
