Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry

Swansea University
Wales
Provided by: ucas

Progression Summary

**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.**

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Start Date

2025-09-22
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Tuition fee

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A level
BBB - ABB

Access to HE Diploma


Extended Project


International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales


Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D - D*D*D*

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)


Full-time

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