University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerAerospace engineer

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    Mathematics and often a science at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested for engineering and computing. Grades vary. International qualifications are not automatically accepted as the UK version.

A-level subjects

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics and physics are the usual pair. Some courses accept mathematics plus another science. Check.

  • Physics

    Mathematics and physics are the usual pair. Some courses accept mathematics plus another science. Check.

University courses

  • Aerospace engineering

    Direct qualifying route. The closest degree. Mechanical engineering is a common alternative.

  • Mechanical engineering

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Biomedical Engineering

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Materials Science

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Aerospace engineer

    Direct qualifying route. The closest degree. Mechanical engineering is a common alternative.

  • Mechanical engineer

    Alternative route. The skills overlap. Employers of general mechanical roles may still prefer a broader degree.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.