BEng Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

You’ll gain practical skills using state-of-the-art facilities, including subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels, the Merlin Flight Simulator, and advanced composite training at the Broughton centre. The program integrates CAD, simulation software (ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB, Simulink), rapid prototyping, and a 3D laser scanner. You’ll design and test aircraft, work on real-world projects, and develop manufacturing skills in modern workshops. Facilities and learning opportunities include:

• Merlin Flight Simulator for aircraft testing and development

• Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities

• Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre

• High-speed prototyping and specialist manufacturing systems simulation

• 3D laser scanner for precise measurement

• Computer-aided design and simulation software package (ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB, Simulink)

• Teaching team with industrial experience

• Industrial placement or foundation year options

Wrexham Glyndwr University BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering graduates are highly employable, going on to become aerospace engineers, aircraft designers, mechanical engineers, flight test engineers, manufacturing engineers, and researchers. The course has excellent industry links with Airbus, Raytheon, and JCB, giving you access to the latest facilities and direct industry contact.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Industry collaboration: Close industry relationships with Airbus, Raytheon, JCB, and the Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre in Broughton, with direct access to real engineering scenarios

• Practical experience: Practical experience of the latest Merlin Flight Simulator (design and fly your aircraft), subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels, rapid prototyping facilities, and advanced CAD and simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB, and Simulink

• Hands-on activities: Real-life activities like practice on jet engine aircraft in the university hangar, advanced manufacturing simulation, and experience with Boeing 747 simulation packages

• Career support: Specialized careers guidance through Wrexham's Careers and Employability service with individual advice, network events, and placement experience to help you plan your next step and to meet with employers

• Professional recognition: Eligibility for student membership with IMechE, RAeS, and IET, and gaining Catia Certification (official centre; £50 charge) as a means to improve your CV

• Student satisfaction: Leading 10 in the UK on assessment, feedback, learning materials, and student voice (NSS 2024), and shared 3rd on overall satisfaction in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Graduate outcomes: The mean initial salary for Wrexham Glyndwr engineering graduates is approximately £20,000, with mechanical and aerospace engineering graduates having median earnings of £36,000 within one year, £42,000 within three years, and £39,000 within five years. 86.9% of graduates are employed or continuing their studies within a few months of graduation, with full-time employment rates above the UK average.

Academic Progression: You may transfer to an integrated master's (MEng) in Year 2, or pursue postgraduate courses such as MSc Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or others. The program's technical and industry foundation also opens doors to fields such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.