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 engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and you...
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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Youll study the engineering principles needed for a career in the aerospace industry, and youll gain practical experience on campus in our Aerospace Centre. Weather permitting, youll also take to the skies with flight test lessons in your final year.<br/><br/>Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your Aeronautical Engineering degree, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC).<br/><br/>Work placements and experience are strongly endorsed to complement your Aeronautical Engineering course, along with visits to sites such as GE Aviation Wales, Airbus Filton, and British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). <br/><br/>On a sandwich placement, you can spend up to a year working in the industry to apply your new knowledge and learn new skills – it’s a great boost to your CV and can lead directly to employment when you graduate.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Pontypridd
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HK10
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff80 104 The tariff entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable. Access to HE DiplomaPass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP DMM Must be in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject which must include Maths modules The BTEC entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable – please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)D A* We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject. The grade range for the Skills Challenge Certificate is the range within which the University will normally make offers. The grade will reflect what you would have been asked for from a third A Level. Please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk if you have any questions. A levelC,D,D B,C,C To include Mathematics and one other Science subject. The A Level entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable – please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |