BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

Swansea University

Subject: Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering |

Location: Swansea University - Bay Campus |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 4 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Not available

Year abroad: Not available

Foundation year: Compulsory

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

74%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 30 students (86% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 85 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

84%

Degree or higher qualification

Different higher education qualification

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 65 students

More than 240

224 – 239

208 – 223

192 – 207

176 – 191

160 – 175

144 – 159

128 – 143

15%

112 – 127

22%

96 – 111

18%

80 – 95

17%

64 – 79

14%

48 – 63

Less than 48

A year on the course

79%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 70 students

Are still studying

79%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

Have left without a qualification

18%

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Find out more

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£27,000

Range: £23,000 — £30,000

Data from 45 people (65% of those asked)

After 3 years

£29,000

Range: £22,500 — £34,500

Data from 55 people

After 5 years

£35,000

Range: £28,000 — £39,500

Data from 55 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%

"of the students go on to work and / or study"

Data from 15 students (60% of those asked)

Now working

35%

Doing further study

25%

Working and studying

30%

Unemployed – previously working or studying

Unemployed – not employed since graduation

Other

Occupation types 15 months after the course

85%

"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."

Data from 10 students (60% of those asked)

85% In highly skilled work

60%

Engineering professionals

10%

Other Health Professionals

10%

Finance Professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

15% In other work

10%

Process, plant and machine operatives

10%

Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

80%

"of graduates find their current work meaningful."