Study of the computing, mathematical and physical sciences required to design, develop and manufacture a range of engineering systems. You’ll study core areas that underpin Aeronautical Engineering, such as material science, engineering mechanics, thermofluids, aerodynamics, propulsion and aircraft structures. You will also gain lab analysis skills for tested systems.
Aeronautical Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 22,965 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Aeronautical Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
- Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
- Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Undergraduate Advanced Entry
Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme
If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.
English Program Requirements
English language requirements
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.
Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.
If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.
If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.
Career
Career Paths
- Certification and Airworthiness Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Aviation Management
- Researcher
Careers and Employability
Graduate careers
We have links with the regional aviation industry, which includes GE Aviation, Airbus, Aerfin and other members within the Aerospace Wales Forum.
Graduates of our Aeronautical Engineering degree are in demand in the UK, and in the civil and defence sectors worldwide. Some of the companies with which our UK graduates work include Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, MBDA, Airbus, Jaguar Land Rover, Boeing, EasyJet, Emirates, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the UK Ministry of Defence.
Possible career paths
You may have a clear career path that you are aiming for, and we can help you get there. On the other hand, you may still be unsure about the direction you wish to take and that’s why our lecturers, industrial contacts and careers services will want to talk to about these opportunities.
It’s an exciting time to be a Aeronautical Engineer – the world is facing some major challenges and we are at the forefront of developing solutions to many of these.
Careers support
Our careers service offers a range of advice and guidance to students. We can link you up with industry, we can help you with interview skills and CVs and help you to focus on your own direction of travel.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
22,965 / year
Aeronautical Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
University of South Wales
United Kingdom, Cardiff