Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Pontypridd

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Pontypridd

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Start date

22-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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22-SEP-25

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6 Years

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Aeronautical engineers apply their knowledge and skills to every aspect of air vehicles; from design, development, manufacture, flight testing and certification, to preserving airworthiness and sustainable aircraft operations.This BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree was developed in close consultation with industry professional bodies, including the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to boost your employability. Youll study the ...Read more

Aeronautical engineers apply their knowledge and skills to every aspect of air vehicles; from design, development, manufacture, flight testing and certification, to preserving airworthiness and sustainable aircraft operations.This BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree was developed in close consultation with industry professional bodies, including the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to boost your employability. You'll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you'll gain practical experience on campus in our Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, you'll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year.Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your studies, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC).The Aeronautical Engineering programme is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Matthew
12 Feb 24

By investing in new technology and putting students resources first even though they can be costly...Read more

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Ayeesha
12 Feb 24

The support from lecturers and the wellbeing service is unmatched and really helps during the course of the academic year. I think there could be improvement surrounding the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

to include a numerate subject e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We require you to pass the Access to HE Diploma in Science/Maths/Engineering with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points

in a numerate subject e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry

Passing the Mathematics T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)

and CC at A Level to include a numerate subject e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry

Popular A-level subjects

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
59%
Physics
54%
Chemistry
14%
Product Design
14%
Biology
11%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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The support from lecturers and the wellbeing service is unmatched and really helps during the course of the academic year. I think there could be improvement surrounding the...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and offers students an excellent range of...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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