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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H413

Aeronautical Engineering (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the BEng (Hon) Aeronautical Engineering (Including Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you don’t quite have the right qualifications to start our three year BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Engineering Science Fundamentals
Materials Science and Properties
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
Aircraft Structures and Design
Propulsion Systems and Engines
Aerospace Systems Integration
Flight Testing and Performance Analysis
UCAS Code:H413
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

Must include Mathematics and one other Science subject

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£33,500
5 years£26,500£35,000£40,000

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 16% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
7%Studying
8%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
89%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Aeronautical Engineering (Including Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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