Aviation Engineering Kingston University London

Our Aerospace and Aviation Engineering courses equip you with the essential skills to design, manufacture and maintain aircraft. You'll graduate prepared for a successful career in the aviation industry. With strong industry connections, Kingston graduates have secured roles at major aerospace companies, including Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, Thales, and in key hubs like Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

At our Roehampton Vale campus, you'll train in a cutting-edge learning environment with composite manufacturing labs, 3D printing, flight simulators and advanced CAD/CAM facilities. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS and computational fluid dynamics tools. This means you'll develop future-ready skills in aircraft design and analysis.

Through real-world flight simulator training, you'll tackle real-life aviation challenges, enhancing your problem-solving and technical expertise. Our strong industry partnerships offer professional networking opportunities, industrial placements and career pathways, ensuring you're well-prepared for a dynamic career in aerospace and aviation engineering.

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112-128

UCAS tariff points foundation year: 64

Qualifications needed for 2025/26Open

Three A-levels, including Mathematics and a Science subject. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronic/Manufacturing) with grades Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).

Alternatively, we will consider an Access Course in a relevant engineering subject, passed with 112 UCAS points, with all level 3 mathematics and physics units at distinction.

Applications from those who have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered.

For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required.

Qualifications needed for 2026/27Open

Three A-levels, including Mathematics and a Science subject. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject (Aerospace/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronic/Manufacturing) with grades Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).

Alternatively, we will consider an Access Course in a relevant engineering subject, passed with 112 UCAS points, with all level 3 mathematics and physics units at distinction.

Applications from those who have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered.

For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required.