Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - BSc (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

H402

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - BSc (Hons)

About

In your first year of study, you’ll learn the fundamentals first, with modules of maths, physics, mechanics and electronics. Then we’ll start applying these learnings to aerospace and commercial aircraft.

Aerospace Mechanics
Understand the aerodynamics and physics related to flight and the control mechanisms used to maintain altitude, speed and direction.

Electronic Fundamentals for Maintenance and Electrical Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers
Gain foundations in Electrical and Electronic engineering ready for more complex avionics systems.

Aerospace Materials and Hardware
Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the materials and hardware requirements for aircraft design, manufacture and maintenance.

Professional Engineering Techniques
Learn the soft skills engineers need, including communication skills, professional development planning and critical analysis.

Analytical Methods for Engineers
Study mathematical principles and develop the knowledge and understanding to apply mathematical solutions to aircraft engineering problems.

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

Aircraft maintenance
Technical support
Logistics
On-wing support
After sales

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Thanks to our dual accreditation by the CAA and EASA, you’ll complete your degree ready to work anywhere in the world. Almost all our graduates stay in aviation and go on to have rewarding, exciting careers that include international travel and ongoing training and development.

It’s an exciting time to work in aircraft maintenance. The industry is changing quickly as it adapts to the challenges of the climate crisis and the need for greener travel. Joining the industry now gives you the opportunity to be at the forefront of that change.

Careers support

Our careers service offers a range of advice and guidance for students. We’re invested in your future and want to help you succeed. From writing your CV to putting you in touch with industry contacts, you can count on our team to help you achieve all your ambitions. Throughout your course, we’ll help you develop your future goals, identifying your strengths and advising you of how you can put them to the best use in your future career.

Industry Partners

Our outstanding reputation in aviation training, built on years of excellence, industry trust and graduate success has opened doors to partnerships with some of the biggest names in the sector, including Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Rolls-Royce and British Airways.

These strong connections give our students access to career opportunities and pathways with leading employers. It’s the perfect springboard to launch your career in aircraft engineering and progress towards the accelerated Part-66 basic aircraft maintenance licence.