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BSc Hons Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 3 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BSc Hons Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

This Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree is the only degree of its kind in the North East and the course content is in line with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) Part 66 category B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license syllabus.

You will be taught aerodynamics, aircraft systems and maintenance practices by tutors who have many years' experience in aircraft engineering as well as the military. You will study at Newcastle College Aviation Academy, a Part 147 training facility, audited and approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) based at Newcastle International Airport.

Entry requirements

80 UCAS points (in related Engineering, Maths, Physics and/or Science subjects).

You may be asked to attend an interview before being offered a place on the course (at the discretion of the Aviation department staff).

If you are a current Newcastle College student and you successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalents (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Year One

Academic Study Skills
Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning
Work Related Learning
Maths for Engineers
Aircraft Physics
Electrical Fundamentals
Materials and Hardware
Maintenance Practices

Year Two

Professional Development
Work-Based Learning
Electronic Fundamentals
Aerodynamics
Turbine Aircraft Aerodynamics, Systems and Structures (Mechanical)
Turbine Aircraft Aerodynamics, Systems and Structures (Avionic)

Year Three

Dissertation
Research Methods for Engineers
Aircraft Maintenance Techniques
Digital Electronics/Electronic Instrument Systems
Human Factors
Air Legislation

How is the course taught?

Practical lessons
Lectures
Group work

How am I assessed?

UK CAA exams
Essays
Presentations
Vivas
Portfolios
Reports
Logbook of practical work
Personal reflections

Work experience

This degree has been developed in line with what the industry looks for in graduates. Guest lectures are regularly delivered by organisations including British Airways, Newcastle International Airport and Storm Aviation offering up-to-date industry insight. Voluntary work placements are encouraged and you will be supported to secure one to further develop your knowledge and experience.

Where can I progress?

After you complete your degree you will need to undertake a further two years of practical experience within industry, completing your logbook in order to gain your license from the CAA. Previous graduates have secured employment with organisations including British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2 and Virgin. You may decide to continue your studies and progress onto an engineering related Masters degree.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Michael Mati

Level 4 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"(The Aviation Academy) is the best place to be. The modules are structured efficiently so you can get the most out of your time here."

Alice Brown

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"It’s different! I've not come across one other person who has done this degree anywhere else."

Robert Head

BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"Newcastle College was the perfect choice for me because it didn’t just focus on academic knowledge but also equipped me with the technical skills and problem-solving mindset that I use every day in my role."