About Aerospace Engineering, Beng (hons) in Swansea University
WHY AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?
- 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.
- Aerospace Engineering at Swansea is ranked 12th in the UK ( Times Good University Guide, 2021).
- Within six months of graduating, 94% of Aerospace Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduates DLHE).
- Swansea University is ranked Top 300 in the THE World University Rankings 2021.
- Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a member of the prestigious Aerospace Research Consortium (ARC) group of universities.
YOUR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
This 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. You will develop your analytical abilities whilst gaining hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry.
In your first year you can take a flying lesson and throughout your course will be working with facilities like the Merlin MPX521 Engineering Flight Simulator, the JetCat P120 Engine and multiple wind tunnels ensuring you are always fully up to speed.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduates are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities including:
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Rocket Scientist
- Defence Engineer
- Airline Pilot
- High Speed Railway Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Aerodynamicist in Motorsport and Sustainable Energy Sector
Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.
Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning |
On-campus |
| Type of degrees |
Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses |
2 |
| Application Season |
Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study |
Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure |
Cost per week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Rent |
80.00 – 110.00 |
3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals |
- |
2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance |
2.75 |
110.00 |
| Broadband |
4.60 |
184.00 |
| Travel Costs |
9.00 |
360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs |
Costs per Week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Books |
8.36 |
334.40 |
| Printing and Binding |
1.10 |
44.00 |
| Course Equipment |
1.75 |
70.00 |
| Field Trips |
1.35 – 30.00 |
54.00 – 1200.00 |
