BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (Including Foundation Year)

at University of South Wales

• The course covers a broad range of aerospace engineering disciplines, including aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, materials science, structural analysis, and manufacturing.
• It aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required for the aerospace industry.
• The programme includes a live flight experience as well as simulated flight using flight simulators.
• Considerable emphasis is placed on student projects, and the university maintains strong industry links.
• Students have the option to pursue an industrial placement as part of a sandwich year.

Course Modules

• Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers 
• Design and Manufacture 
• Engineering Computing Applications -
• Engineering Mechanics 1 
• Electrical Science 
• Thermofluids 1

Important Dates

The University of South Wales is not currently accepting applications for its BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (Including Foundation Year) programme. Interested students are advised to closely watch the university's website for upcoming notifications regarding the opening of application deadlines for this undergraduate environmental science degree. Typically, the university begins accepting applications for this programme in May, preparing for the next academic year's intake.

Course Rankings

The University of South Wales has established a strong international reputation, consistently ranking among the top 1001-1200 universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2023 and 2024. Within the United Kingdom, it maintains its prestigious status as a renowned institution of higher learning, solidifying its reputation as a respected university known for its academic excellence and receiving recognition both nationally and internationally.

• A minimum of DD grades or 48 tariff points in A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma with Pass Pass Pass grades, or a BTEC Diploma with Pass Pass grades. 
• Alternatively, applicants can possess an Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. 
• Additionally, the university typically requires a minimum of 3 GCSEs, including Mathematics/Numeracy and English, at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, although individual circumstances are considered.

International Tuition Fees:

£16200 per year

The $300 billion aerospace industry, expected to double by 2025, employed around 116,000 people in the UK in 2021. It's rapidly shifting towards environmentally friendly fuels set to dominate in the coming decades. This course prepares graduates for the future aerospace industry by considering these technological advancements. A dedicated placement officer assists students interested in a sandwich year, complementing the university's provisions.