BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering

The Swansea University BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering is a three-year, campus-based degree offering specialist training in the theory and operation of aeronautical vehicles, from jet- and propeller-driven aircraft to gliders and helicopters. You'll study the entire engineering process—from concept and design to test and flight—building analytical skill and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment, preparing you for innovation and leadership in the aerospace sector.

Curriculum structure:

• Year 1: You will learn Design and Laboratory Classes, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics (Aero), and Thermofluids (Mechanical & General). The year has practical lab sessions, core engineering concepts, and the chance for a flying experience on the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator and JetCat P120 Engine.

• Year 2: You’ll advance to modules in Aerospace Structures, AI and Aerospace Systems, Flight Mechanics, Experimental Studies (Aerospace), and Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace). Team-based projects and laboratory sessions deepen your technical and analytical skills, with continued access to advanced wind tunnels and simulation equipment.

• Year 3: You’ll focus on Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech), Rotorcraft Theory, Gas Dynamics, Propulsion, and complete an Individual Engineering Project. You’ll also participate in a flight test course, gaining real-world experience in aircraft performance and data analysis, and further develop your research and project management skills.

Focus areas: Aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, flight mechanics, aerospace systems, computational modelling.

Learning outcomes: Engineering design, analytical problem-solving, teamwork, project management, research skills, effective communication.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and Institution of Engineering Designers (IED); supports Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

Reputation (employability rankings): Ranking #17 in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Complete University Guide 2025); average graduate salary £25,000–£31,000 fifteen months following graduation; student satisfaction rate of 85%.