BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is a four-year programme that offers students professional training in the theory and practical operation of aeronautical vehicles. The integrated Foundation Year is designed for students who do not hold the standard qualifications for a full degree, allowing them to learn engineering concepts while developing important analytical abilities.
Learning involves lectures, seminars, and practical laboratory sessions, while assessment is carried out through formal examinations, written coursework, designs, project reports, and computer-based assignments. The course is also professionally accredited by bodies like the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a clear pathway towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Entry requirements
Candidates should submit a personal statement that includes their reasons for applying and other relevant details about their academic background. A reference from an academic source or employer is also necessary. They can also submit a CV to showcase any relevant work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates typically require 104 UCAS tariff points from A Levels at CCC or CDD, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD, a merit in T Levels, or an International Baccalaureate.
- International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are accepted too.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate their English language skills by achieving an overall score of 6.0 on the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in speaking, listening, and writing.
- Other English language qualifications, like TOEFL, 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 BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year from Swansea University can pursue roles as:
- Aircraft Design Engineers
- Rocket Scientist
- Defence Engineers
- Airline Pilots
- Flight Test Engineers
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students who want to study the BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is £25,150.
Admission
Interested students can apply directly through the University website or through UCAS. You can also reach our trained advisors for assistance.
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