Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
Swansea University
UCAS Code: H402 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Swansea University
UCAS Code: H402 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including grade B in Mathematics.
Considered on an individual basis.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics or, if following the new Maths Curriculum, 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) "Mathematics: analysis and approaches", or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) "Mathematics: applications and interpretation". Plus 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include B at A Level Mathematics. Must be in relevant subject. If student is not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.
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About this course
**Course Overview**
From the inferno at the heart of a gas turbine to the computer nerve centre of the cockpit, aeronautical and aerospace vehicles demand cutting-edge engineering.
Studying an 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.
This multi-disciplinary 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.
**Why Swansea?**
- Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a member of the prestigious Aerospace Research Consortium (ARC) group of universities
- Aerospace students at Swansea will get **practical flying experience in our state-of-the-art flight simulator and flying lessons at our local airport.** You will also cover a flight test course in aircraft performance, stability and control at a flight school in a Jetstream twin turboprop aircraft
**Aerospace Facilities include:**
- 1 Merlin flight simulator capsule MP521;
- 2 static MP500-2 flight simulators;
- a custom-built £1.2 million 18-metre wind tunnel;
- a fully instrumental JetCat P120 engine;
- and world-leading aerodynamic modelling software (used to design the BLOODHOUND SSC).
**Accreditation**
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).
The degree also provides a foundation for you to aim for the prized Chartered Engineer status and prepares you for postgraduate or doctoral study, or academic research.
Comprehensive theoretical studies are complemented by group design exercises, industrial site visits and hands-on aerospace practicals.
**Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad?**
These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/undergraduate
**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**
Modules
Year 1
Areas studied typically include:
- Dynamic Systems
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Thermodynamics
Year 2
Areas studied typically include:
- Aerodynamics
- Aerospace Systems
- Airframe Structures
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Control Systems
- Dynamics
- Flight Mechanics; Structural Mechanics
Year 3
Areas studied typically include:
- Gas Dynamics
- High Performance Materials and Selection
- Propulsion
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Top job areas of graduates
Just over a thousand UK graduates got a degree in aerospace engineering in 2015. There are a few dedicated employers, unevenly spread around the country, and so there's often competition for graduates looking for their first job - which leads to a relatively high (although improving) early unemployment rate, and a good grade is particularly important for graduates. Sponsorship and work experience can be key if you're after the most sought-after roles in the industry. Starting salaries are usually good and graduates commonly go into the aerospace (yes, this does include manufacture of equipment for satellites and space operations) and defence industries. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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