Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

Swansea University
4.5
4 reviews
  • Communication was nice. But communication was effective at Swansea and we were able to learn a little welsh and more over it more accent of a fellow students.
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  • It was extremely nice and little far from the university.
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  • It's has been good so far, and I got to meet new people and it was a ride. I enjoyed it completely. The University was supportive in many ways. I like it overall.
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Bachelor's degree

In Singleton Park

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
The Engineering Integrated Foundation course is just the same as any other year of engineering. As a student on the course, you will be allocated an academic mentor and will have regular tutorials throughout the year alongside the lectures, laboratory and seminar classes.

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Location

Start date

Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry Requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds for the Engineering Foundation Year. Each application is considered on a case-by case basis, depending on the educational background and work experience of the applicant.
For A level or IB students, our standard offer is BBB - BCC at A level, or 26 at IB..
Students studying for BTEC or other vocational qualifications, who might not have the right pre-requisite Mathematical background for Year 1 entry, may also apply for this scheme and science content, are also considered for this scheme; an interview may be...

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • Communication was nice. But communication was effective at Swansea and we were able to learn a little welsh and more over it more accent of a fellow students.
    ← | →
  • It was extremely nice and little far from the university.
    ← | →
  • It's has been good so far, and I got to meet new people and it was a ride. I enjoyed it completely. The University was supportive in many ways. I like it overall.
    ← | →
100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

ANONYMOUS

5.0
23/11/2020
About the course: Communication was nice. But communication was effective at Swansea and we were able to learn a little welsh and more over it more accent of a fellow students.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

LOLILLO

4.0
20/11/2020
About the course: It was extremely nice and little far from the university.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Pavan Venkat Raajeswar

4.0
05/05/2018
What I would highlight: It's has been good so far, and I got to meet new people and it was a ride. I enjoyed it completely. The University was supportive in many ways. I like it overall.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Alex Purdie

5.0
11/03/2018
What I would highlight: The University of Swansea has changed my life for the better, I do not regret having come to this University and I really believe that it is a first-class University. Social life is fantastic and a great community.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2020
2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

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  • Design
  • Mechanics
  • Materials
  • Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computational

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Year 0Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-040Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Electricity and MagnetismEG-060Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20MechanicsEG-061Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Thermofluid MechanicsEG-062Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Development of Key Skills for EngineersEG-065Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Basic Engineering Analysis 1EG-066Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Basic Engineering Analysis 2EG-080Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Fundamentals of MaterialsEG-085Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Foundation ChemistryEG-086Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Science

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECertCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-113Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Analysis 1A (Aero & Civil) EG-115Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering Analysis 2A (Aero & Civil) EG-120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Strength of MaterialsEG-160Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Fluid Mechanics 1EG-161Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Thermodynamics 1EG-163Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Design and Laboratory Classes 1EG-165Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering Design 1EG-166Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering MechanicsEG-180Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Materials EngineeringEG-194Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Aerospace EngineeringEGA118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Problem solving for Aerospace EngineersEGA119Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Skills for Aerospace Engineers

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-260Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Dynamics 1EG-261Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Thermodynamics 2EG-263Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering Design 2EG-293Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10AerodynamicsEG-294Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Airframe StructuresEG-296Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Flight MechanicsEGA220Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Aerospace SystemsEGA227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Structural Mechanics for Aerospace EngineersEGA228Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Aerospace ControlEGA229Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Experimental Studies - AerospaceEGA230Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace)

Optional Modules

Aero Level 2 Space Stream

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Space Stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEGA215Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Rocket and Space Technology

OR

Aero Level 2 Structural/Computational Stream

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Structural/Computational Stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEGA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Aerospace Structural Mechanics and Materials

OR

Aero Level 2 Material/Propulsion Stream

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Material/Propulsion Stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Mechanical Properties of Materials

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-335Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Gas DynamicsEG-353Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Research ProjectEG-360Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dynamics 2EG-386Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering ManagementEG-397Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10PropulsionEGA302ASemester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Aerospace Engineering Design 3EGA320Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10High Performance Materials and Selection

Optional Modules

Optional Modules- Space Stream

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Space Stream These options MUST be chosen by those on the space stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEGA321Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Satellite SystemsEGA341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Space Propulsion and Power Systems

OR

Structural/Computational Stream

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Structural/Computational Stream These options MUST be chosen by those on the structural/computational stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Finite Element MethodEG-396Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Computational Aerodynamics

OR

Materials/Propulsion Stream

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Materials/Propulsion Stream. These options MUST by chosen by those on the Materials/Propulsion stream

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-381Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Fracture and FatigueEGA301Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Composite Materials

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Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

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