Aerospace Engineering - BEng (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H500/H503

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Aerospace Engineering - BEng (Hons)

About

This degree blends mathematical analysis with hands-on design, beginning with a broad grounding in engineering concepts and skills. From the second year, you’ll explore unique aerospace modules and develop the soft skills, management and research prowess needed to master modern engineering.

Year One
Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
Design and Manufacture
Engineering Computing Applications
Engineering Mechanics 1
Electrical Science
Thermofluids 1

Year Two
Control and Instrumentation
Thermofluids 2
Engineering Materials
Further Engineering Mathematics
Rocket and Space Technology
Aerospace Design

Year Three
Computational Analysis
Aircraft Flight Dynamics
Individual Project
Aerospace propulsion
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Project Management and the Engineering Society
Supervised Work Experience

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
Mechanical Engineer
Project Management
Research Engineer

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Whether you already have a clear career path in mind or are still exploring your options, our lecturers, industrial contacts and careers team help you pursue a variety of opportunities within aerospace. We have links with the regional aviation industry and other members within the Aerospace Wales Forum.

Graduates of our Aerospace Engineering degree are in demand in the UK, and 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, BAMC, EasyJet, Emirates, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the UK Ministry of Defence.

Careers support

Our staff have deep experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, and manufacturing. They help you identify your strengths and develop the professional skills desired by employers. The real-world experience provided throughout the course prepares you to enter the industry at a high level after graduation. Also, our careers service offers excellent support, connecting you with the industry and assisting with your CV, job applications, and interviews.

Industry Partners

We’re proud of our strong links with major engineering companies, some of which are on our doorstep. These include Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, BAMC, and Airbus, Nordam Europe and TES Aviation Group, among others. These links facilitate placement opportunities, field visits to sites and factories, and visits from industry experts. They also feed into our curriculum, meaning everything we teach reflects industry requirements.

We’re also accredited by The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and these bodies help to shape our course and ensure the highest standards of teaching.

Learn more about sandwich years

Sandwich years

A sandwich year enables you to apply the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world work situations. You’ll equip yourself with a transferable skillset and gain invaluable work experience that will help you to stand out to potential employers in future job applications. A sandwich year also provides a fantastic opportunity to network and, if you impress your employer, you may even find you have a job waiting for you when you graduate. Many employers like to take on dedicated employees as showcased via a sandwich year placement scheme.