Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Why Swansea?
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Aerospace Engineering at Swansea is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects and 6th for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2022
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We're 11th in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (NSS 2021)
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Aerospace Engineering at Swansea is ranked 12th in the UK ( Times Good University Guide, 2021)
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Swansea University is ranked Top 300 in the THE World University Rankings 2021
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Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a member of the prestigious Aerospace Research Consortium (ARC) group of universities
Engineering offers an enormous range of career opportunities for graduates. If you do not have typical entry qualifications, or are an overseas student without the entry requirements for the first year, the integrated foundation year is designed to provide wider access to accredited honours degrees.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include:
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1 Merlin flight simulator capsule MP521;
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2 static MP500-2 flight simulators;
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a custom-built £1.2 million 18-metre wind tunnel;
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a fully instrumental JetCat P120 engine;
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and world-leading aerodynamic modelling software (used to design the BLOODHOUND SSC).
Our Engineering degrees are accredited by professional bodies including: Institution of Engineering Technology; Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining; Institution of Chemical Engineers; Royal Aeronautical Society.
Areas studied typically include:
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Chemistry
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Electricity and Magnetism
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Engineering Science
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Fundamentals of Materials
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Key Skills for Engineers
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Mathematics
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Mechanics
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Thermofluid Mechanics
We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 22 graduates of Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aeronautical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Swansea University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £27000 | £29000 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £22500 - £34500 | £28000 - £39500 |
All Aeronautical Engineering courses of Swansea University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Aeronautical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27597 | £32050 | £37396 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23821 - £30797 | £25785 - £37213 | £30105 - £44675 |
All Aeronautical Engineering courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Swansea University
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Considered on an individual basis.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
To include 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.
With D in all Maths modules
Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.
GCSEs: Minimum of two A grades to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £20050 | year 1 |
| International | £20050 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £20050 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £20050 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
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- #2
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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What students say about studying Aeronautical Engineering in the UK?
About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020