Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng (Hons)

Wrexham University

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering prepares you for a dynamic global industry with a balance of theory, hands-on labs, and industry-informed projects. With no traditional exams, you’ll be assessed through real-world tasks, gaining the skills and confidence to excel in aerospace, defence, or advanced engineering careers.

* Benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, CAD/CAM suites, composites workshops, and advanced simulation tools * Experience innovative assessment with no formal exams, focusing on coursework, practical work, and projects that mirror industry practice * Develop practical skills with extensive hands-on learning in design, digital manufacturing, and aerospace testing facilities * Engage with strong employer links, industrial projects, and career-focused opportunities throughout your studies * Work on real-world, team-based projects that develop problem-solving, design, and professional engineering skills * Have the opportunity to complete a work placement in your final year * Graduate prepared for careers in aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering, or for further study and research pathways

* This course is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance * Gain professional awareness through modules in Engineering Practice and Professional Development, aligning you with employer expectations * The course will allow you to build skills in specialist modules such as Advanced Aerodynamics & CFD, Lightweight Structures, and Applied Thermofluids & Propulsion * You will begin the course with a STEM Foundation Year. This pathway provides essential grounding in mathematics, science, and core engineering skills, ensuring you are fully prepared to progress with confidence into the degree * In your final year, you will complete an individual project that showcases technical expertise and prepares you for employment or postgraduate study * Enhance your final year with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module. Lasting up to 12 weeks in Semester two, this valuable opportunity allows you to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your CV, and build professional networks before graduation \ Please note that this degree is currently subject to validation. Course content, structure, and module titles may be subject to change prior to final approval