MEng Aerospace Engineering
Course overview
The MEng Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is an integrated degree that provides expert knowledge in the science and functioning of aircraft, helicopters, propeller-driven planes, and jet-powered machines. The programme also covers concepts such as complex flight dynamics, with a focus on advanced technical and leadership skills beyond the standard BEng level.
Learning involves lectures, group seminars, and practical knowledge in advanced facilities like the Merlin Flight Simulator and various wind tunnels. Assessment methods include written examinations, coursework assignments, practical and laboratory reports, design and group projects, a final individual project or dissertation, and an oral examination.
Entry requirements
Applicants should provide a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and any other details about their academic history. A reference from an academic source or an employer is also necessary. Students can include a CV in the application to show work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically require 136 UCAS tariff points, including A-levels, the BTEC Extended Diploma, T Levels, and the International Baccalaureate.
- International qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language need to achieve an overall score of 6.0 on the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
- Equivalent qualifications, such as TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MEng Aerospace Engineering from Swansea University can work as:
- Materials Engineers
- Avionics Engineers
- Military Defence Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students who want to study the MEng Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is £25,150.
Admission
Interested students should apply either through UCAS or directly to the University through its online application portal. Speak to our trained counsellors for help with the application process.
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