US Students Applying to UK schools (Discussion Thread)- 2016-2017!

Conformist1688
Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:02:53 +0000

You definitely need a strong math basis for engineering. Take Calc BC AP next year, and Physics. If you get an offer (and I think you’ve got a shot) it will likely be conditional on your getting a 4 or 5 in them. Yes, it does mean that you’ll need to have a backup plan in the US (or an easier conditional offer in the UK) in case you don’t get the scores - though if you get close to a conditional offer they might still take you.

I see the Nottingham course has the option of a year in industry - do this if you can wherever you end up going, as it will provide valuable work experience, and really help in getting a job later on.

If you do those APs I don’t think you’d need to do a foundation, but it’s good that you’re open to it - it’s possible that a university might offer you a foundation place if they feel you’re not quite ready for the degree.

Easier to get in options include Brighton: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/aeronautical-engineering-beng-hons.aspx

University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland: https://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/courses/beng-hons-aircraft-engineering

Queen’s University, Belfast - Northern Ireland: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Course-Finder/UG/AerospaceEngineering/H404/

Manchester (a very good university, but they seem to ask slightly lower grades than Nottingham so it may be worth a shot): http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2016/00428/beng-meng-engineering-with-an-integrated-foundation-year/all-content/

They have slightly different course titles, but have a look at the course descriptions to see if they meet your needs. I think you’d have a decent chance of getting in.

BTW don’t be affected by the fact that Nottingham has a campus in China - it’s not going to affect you in any practical way.