Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 100 graduates of Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons) and other courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 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 | £29000 | £29000 | £35000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £22500 - £34500 | £28000 - £39500 |
All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering courses of Swansea University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29125 | £32050 | £37396 |
25-75 percentile range | £24982 - £32443 | £25785 - £37213 | £30105 - £44675 |
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Course Description
Studying for 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. This multi-disciplinary course provides a real-world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them.
Aerospace Facilities include:
Merlin flight simulator capsule MP521 Static MP500-2 flight simulators; a custom-built £1.2 million 18-metre wind tunnel;, a fully instrumental JetCat P120 engine and world-leading aerodynamic modelling software (used to design the BLOODHOUND SSC).
Aerospace students at Swansea will get practical flying experience in our state-of-the-art flight simulator and flying lessons at our local airport. You will also cover a flight test course in aircraft performance, stability and control at a flight school in a Jetstream twin turboprop aircraft
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.
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons) at Swansea University
45% | Elementary occupations |
9% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
7% | Administrative occupations |
6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
6% | Sales occupations |
4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
3% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
1% | Engineering professionals |
1% |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering courses of Swansea University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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, 2025
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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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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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 78% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | £13842 | 115 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautics and Astronautics with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Engineering (Aeronautical) MEng (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 | £30000 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £31300 | 206 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautical Engineering MEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | 79% | 11% | 15% | £9250 £9250 | £15750 £16250 | 118 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 89% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £27250 | 175 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023