This degree blends mathematical analysis with hands-on design, allowing first-year students flexibility to switch courses. From the second year, unique aerospace modules are introduced. Designed considering industry needs, USW excels in placing graduates in key roles. The course enhances soft skills, management, and research capabilities for modern engineering leadership.
Aerospace Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 22,965 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Aerospace 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
- Mechanical Engineer
- Project Management
- Research Engineer
Careers and Employability
Graduate careers
We have links with the regional aviation industry, which includes GE Aviation, BAMC, Nordam Europe, TES Aviation Group, and other members within the Aerospace Wales Forum.
Graduates of our Aerospace 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, BAMC, 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 an 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
Aerospace Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
University of South Wales
United Kingdom, Cardiff