Course summary

Course Overview From the inferno at the heart of a gas turbine to the computer nerve centre of the cockpit, aeronautical and aerospace vehicles demand cutting-edge engineering. 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. This multi-disciplinary course provides a real world insight into the atmosphere of our planet and the cosmos beyond, as well as the technologies needed to explore them. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry. Why Swansea?

• Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a member of the prestigious Aerospace Research Consortium (ARC) group of universities

• Aerospace students at Swansea will get practical flying experience in our state-of-the-art flight simulator and flying lessons at our local airport. You will also cover a flight test course in aircraft performance, stability and control at a flight school in a Jetstream twin turboprop aircraft

• 1 Merlin flight simulator capsule MP521;

• 2 static MP500-2 flight simulators;

• a custom-built £1.2 million 18-metre wind tunnel;

• a fully instrumental JetCat P120 engine;

• and world-leading aerodynamic modelling software (used to design the BLOODHOUND SSC).