BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
4 YRS (FT)
UCAS Tariff
FA22
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Course Highlights
Industry experienced
teaching team
Strong links
with the industries such as Airbus, Raytheon and JCB
State-of-the-art
Merlin Flight Simulator and access to packages such as FLITE, RANT navaids trainer and Boeing 747
Why choose this course?
The key aim of the Aeronautical Engineering Degree is to develop intellectual and application skills through knowledge acquisition, problem solving, deductive skills, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. This also encompasses social and environmental implications.
During the degree, you will:
- develop a full understanding of engineering design concepts and the product development process.
- gain key skills and sound knowledge for a successful career in aircraft design and manufacturing industries, as well as in a variety of modern manufacturing engineering sectors,
- be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for often complex concepts to become reality.
- seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative, and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner.
- be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical, and technical skills, using appropriate tools.
- be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities.
- be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce, and communication;
- be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue.
- be professional in your outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.
*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Assessment and feedback, learning resources and student voice (National Student Survey 2024)
*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Joint 3rd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
You will have opportunity to transfer to an integrated-master’s degree course MEng Aeronautical Engineering at the end of your year 3 (level 5) study.
You can also choose to study this degree without a foundation year BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (3 years) or with Industrial Placement year BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Industrial Placement (4 years)
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Key course features
- Includes a foundation year to prepare you for university-level study.
- You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, with extensive industrial experience.
- Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities.
- Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre based in Broughton.
- Rapid prototyping facility and specialist manufacturing systems simulation software.
- 3D laser scanner.
- Access to cutting edge computer-aided design, analysis and simulation software, including ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB and Simulink, etc.
- State-of-the-art Merlin Flight Simulator - design and test your own aircraft using engineering theory.
What you will study
YEAR 1 (Foundation Year)
The foundation year provides a grounding in all aspects of engineering and design in order to prepare you for further years of study.
MODULES
- Analytical Methods for Engineering
- The Skills You Need
- Design and Technology
- Mechanical Science
- Electrical and Electronic Science
- Contextual Studies
YEAR 2 (level 4)
You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories in engineering. Acquire basic mathematic skills related to engineering and design problems. Use CAD for engineering design. Competence of working safely in engineering laboratories and workshops, and being able to conduct laboratory procedures, measurement and workshop practices under the guidance of a tutor.
MODULES
- Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Science
- CAD and Production Science
- Materials and Environment
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Professional Development
- Modern Aircraft Technology
YEAR 3 (level 5)
MODULES
You will build on the knowledge, concepts and skills acquired at level 4 in addition to more specialist knowledge, skills in engineering design and analysis. More in depth in theories in mechanics, thermodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, avionics, control systems, structures and finite element analysis, etc. Develop understanding in business and research methods.
- Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
- Thermo-Fluid and Propulsion
- Further Engineering Mathematics
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Mechanics, Structures & FEA
- Flight Mechanics, Avionics and Control
YEAR 4 (level 6)
You will acquire a critical understanding and application of the high-level concepts, principles and theories in engineering as well as a critical understanding and explanation of advanced topics in structural vibration, aircraft design and flight stability, and aerodynamics. Use knowledge and skills acquired to do an individual project.
MODULES
- Project (Honours)
- Mechanical Engineering Modelling & Simulation
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Design & Flight Stability
- Advanced Structures and Vibrations (optional)
- Professional Engineering (optional)
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Entry requirements & applying
Our general requirement for the foundation year is UCAS tariff points of 48-72 but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications, as well as motivation and potential to succeed.
Teaching & Assessment
Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. An open and friendly atmosphere enhances the students’ learning experience. Strong links to local, national, and international companies ensure teaching is industry relevant and provides students with the best possible starting point into their engineering career paths taking on key roles in industry and public services.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.
Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Career prospects
Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
The degree will develop your intellectual and practical skills to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing technology and business environment. As well as continuing your professional development, the course prepares you for a career as a professional Engineer in industry, in roles such as:
- Design Engineer
- Automation Software Engineer
- Test and Calibration Engineer
- Commissioning Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Quality Control
- Maintenance Management
- Production Management
- A management role in the industry
Past students work for globally known companies, such as Rolls-Royce Derby, Airbus, Bentley Motors.
Fees & funding
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.
All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our undergraduate fees.
Programme specification
Accommodation
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then take a look at our accommodation pages to get more information on your options, including our on-campus halls of residence Wrexham Village.
International
If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus.
For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.
