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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H400

Aerospace Engineering

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
Aircraft Structural Analysis
Thermodynamics and Propulsion Systems
Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing
Flight Dynamics and Control Systems
Engineering Design and Project Management
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Final Year Aerospace Engineering Project
UCAS Code:H400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BCC

Including grade B in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics or, if following the new Maths Curriculum, 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) “Mathematics: analysis and approaches”, or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) “Mathematics: applications and interpretation”. Plus 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

Home Student Fee

£12,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£24,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£30,500£36,000£44,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Aerospace Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#292QS World
#34UK Ranking
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