Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
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Qualification

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

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Bay Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Bay Campus

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Full time

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

3 Years

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Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
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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 ...Read more

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.


Aerospace Facilities include:

Merlin flight simulator capsule MP521 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).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


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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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12/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
40th
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
What students say
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Bijan
07 Dec 23

Very good experience, just the weather is..Read more

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Sarah
07 Dec 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

D*D*D - D*D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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

Including 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.

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.

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.

Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

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

Mathematics
97%
Physics
91%
Chemistry
30%
Further Mathematics
14%
Geography
9%
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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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£20,650 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,650 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,650 per year

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Bijan
07 Dec 23
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Very good experience, just the weather is...
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Sarah
07 Dec 23
Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons)
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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