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Aerospace Engineering (with a Year Abroad)

Swansea University

Swansea, Wales

Full-time

€23,931.90/year

Duration

5 Years

Language

English

Program Description

Studying an Aerospace Engineering degree gives you expert training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet-powered and propeller-driven planes to gliders and helicopters. You will learn about the full engineering journey, from concept on the ground to handling in the sky. Whether your main interest concerns design, analysis, testing or flight, at Swansea we have it covered.

Notes:
• Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
• For a Year Abroad you will be charged 15% of the agreed standard fee.

Entry Requirements

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Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

English Level

Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

International Baccalaureate

5.0

A levels

IGCSE

TOEFL (internet based)

IELTS

Pearson Test of Academic Engl.

Required Documents

Certified Copy of the English Certification

ID Certified Copy

Passport Certified Copy

Certified Copy of the High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Student Visa

Notes:

Alternative English Language Qualifications:

Swansea ELTS test (SWELT): 6.0
INTO English Language Assessment: 169
CaMLA - Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): 650
Euroexam @ C1 academic level: Pass

Important Information:

For students who fall short of only the English language requirement we offer a range of pre-sessional training programmes that you may take before starting your degree programme.

Curriculum

Year 1

Engineering Analysis 1A (Aero & Civil)

Design and Laboratory Classes 1

Engineering Mechanics

Introduction to Materials Engineering

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Skills for Aerospace Engineers

Engineering Analysis 2A (Aero & Civil)

Strength of Materials

Fluid Mechanics 1

Thermodynamics 1

Engineering Design 1

Problem solving for Aerospace Engineers

Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

Flight Mechanics

Aerospace Systems

Structural Mechanics for Aerospace Engineers

Aerospace Control

Experimental Studies - Aerospace

Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace)

Dynamics 1 (Mech & Aero)

Thermodynamics 2

Engineering Design 2

Aerodynamics

Airframe Structures

Optional Modules:

Space Stream

Rocket and Space Technology

OR

Structural/Computational Stream

Aerospace Structural Mechanics and Materials

OR

Material/Propulsion Stream

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Year 3 - Abroad

Study Abroad (Engineering)

Year 4

Compulsory Modules:

Dynamics 2

High Performance Materials and Selection

EResearch Project

Engineering Management

Aerospace Engineering Design 3

Gas Dynamics

Propulsion

Optional Modules:

Space Stream

Satellite Systems

Space Propulsion and Power Systems

OR

Structural/Computational Stream

Finite Element Method

Computational Aerodynamics

OR

Materials/Propulsion Stream

Fracture and Fatigue

Composite Materials

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Year 5

Compulsory Modules:

Advanced Computational Methods for Engineers

Advanced Airframe Structures

Flight Dynamics and Control

Strategic Project Planning

Group project (Aerospace)

Fluid-Structure Interaction

Business Leadership for Engineers

Advanced Aerodynamics

Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals

Optional Modules:

Finite Element Method

Finite Element Computational Analysis

Composite Materials

Simulation Based Product Design

Careers

Graduates of the MEng Aerospace Engineering degree at Swansea are set on course for a range of employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

Aircraft Design Engineer
Rocket Scientist
Defence Engineer
Airline Pilot
High Speed Railway Engineer
Flight Test Engineer
Aerodynamicist in Motorsport and Sustainable Energy Sector

Our graduates go on to have interesting and varied careers at companies such as, Rolls Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Royal Air Force and Jaguar Land Rover.