Aerospace Engineering

UCAS code: H403

Here's what Swansea University says about its Aerospace Engineering course.

Studying an MEng Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters.

You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered.

During your degree, you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed.

This multidisciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them.

As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry

Below is a sample of some of the modules that you might expect to study at each level of the BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year degree (it should be noted that these do vary from year to year):

Year 1: Design and Laboratory Classes, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics (Aero) & Thermofluids (Mechanical & General).

Year 2: Aerospace Structures, AI and Aerospace Systems, Flight Mechanics, Experimental Studies - Aerospace & Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace).

Year 3: Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech), Rotorcraft Theory, Gas Dynamics, Propulsion & Individual Engineering Project.

Year 4 (MEng): Business Leadership for Engineers, Advanced Propulsion, Spacecraft Structure Design & Power Sources for Operation of Spacecraft Systems.