| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Swansea University's Aerospace Engineering program provides comprehensive training in the design, analysis, testing, and flight of aeronautical vehicles. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory work, design projects, and flight simulation exercises, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the aerospace industry. The program culminates in a final-year research project, allowing students to apply their skills to real-world engineering challenges. Graduates are highly sought after by employers, with an average starting salary of £25,000 six months after graduating.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Swansea University's Aerospace Engineering program provides expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, ranging from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. Students will delve into the entire engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether their primary interest lies in design, analysis, testing, or flight, the program covers all aspects.
Objectives:
- Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of aerospace engineering.
- Develop analytical abilities and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities in the aerospace industry.
- Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Instill a passion for innovation and technological advancement in the field of aerospace engineering.
Program Description:
The Aerospace Engineering program at Swansea University provides a solid foundation in engineering principles, aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and control systems. Students will engage in practical laboratory work, design projects, and flight simulation exercises to complement their theoretical knowledge. The program culminates in a final-year research project, allowing students to apply their skills to a real-world engineering challenge.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The Aerospace Engineering program consists of three or four years of full-time study, depending on the chosen variant (with or without a year abroad or in industry).
Year 1:
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Aero & Civil)
- Design and Laboratory Classes 1
- Engineering Mechanics (Aero & Civil)
- Introduction to Materials Engineering
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Skills for Aerospace Engineers
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (Aero & Civil)
- Strength of Materials (Aero & Civil)
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Engineering Design 1
- Problem solving for Aerospace Engineers
Year 2:
- Thermodynamics 2
- Research Project Preparation
- Aerodynamics
- Aerospace Systems
- Structural Mechanics for Aerospace Engineers
- Aerospace Control
- Experimental Studies - Aerospace
- Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace)
- Dynamics 1 (Mech & Aero)
- Engineering Design 2
- Airframe Structures
- Flight Mechanics
Year 3:
- Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech)
- Rotorcraft Theory
- Gas Dynamics
- Research Project
- Dynamics 2
- Aerospace Engineering Design 3
- Propulsion
Optional Modules - Space Stream:
- Satellite Systems
- Space Propulsion and Power Systems
Optional Modules - Structural/Computational Stream:
- Aerospace Structural Mechanics and Materials
- Finite Element Method
Optional Modules - Materials/Propulsion Stream:
- Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Composite Materials
Year 4 (with Year Abroad or in Industry):
Students who choose the four-year program with a year abroad will spend their third year studying at a partner university. Those who opt for the four-year program with a year in industry will undertake a year-long industrial placement.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Exams
- Coursework
- Projects
- Presentations
- Laboratory reports
Assessment Criteria:
- Academic knowledge and understanding
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical skills
- Design and innovation
- Communication and presentation skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory sessions
- Design projects
- Flight simulation exercises
- Group discussions
Faculty:
The Aerospace Engineering program is taught by a team of experienced and highly qualified academics, including:
- Dr. Nick Croft
- Professor Wulf Dettmer
- Dr. Ben Evans
- Professor Michael Friswell
- Dr. Hamed Haddad Khodaparast
- Dr. Zoran Jelic
- Dr. Paul Ledger
- Dr. Marinos Manolesos
- Dr. Igor Sazonov
- Dr. Alex Shaw
- Dr. Kiyo Wada
- Dr. Chengyuan Wang
- Dr. Yuying Xia
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering program are equipped for a wide range of career opportunities in the aerospace industry, including:
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Rocket Scientist
- Defense Engineer
- Airline Pilot
- High Speed Railway Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Aerodynamicist in Motorsport and Sustainable Energy Sector
Employment Prospects:
Swansea University Aerospace Engineering graduates are highly sought after by employers, with an average starting salary of £25,000 six months after graduating. 88% of graduates are in employment, study, and/or other activities such as traveling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University.
Graduate Opportunities:
The program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience through a year in industry or a year abroad. These experiences enhance employability and provide a competitive edge in the job market.
3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,700 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,800 4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,700 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,800 £ 21,700 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,800 4 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,700 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,800 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page. Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.
