About the Courses
WHY AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?
Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a globally distinguished department and its work attracts interest and engagement from far and wide.
96th in the World for Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (QS World University Rankings 2023)
100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
WHY AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?
Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University is a globally distinguished department and its work attracts interest and engagement from far and wide.
96th in the World for Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (QS World University Rankings 2023)
100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Modules
Year 1 (Level 7T)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Advanced Propulsion September-January 10 EG-M329
Group project (Aerospace) September-June 30 EG-M62
Advanced Airframe Structures September-January 10 EG-M69
Flight Dynamics and Control September-January 10 EG-M81
Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals September-January 10 EGSM00
Social, environmental and economic context of research January-June 10 EG-M190
Advanced Aerodynamics January-June 10 EG-M90
Optional Modules
Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If choosing between EG-M23 and EGIM09, students who have taken EG-323 previously must choose EG-M23. Students without past FEA background knowledge are advised to take EGIM09.
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Finite Element Method September-January 10 EGIM09 Students without past FEA background knowledge are advised to take EGIM09.
Finite Element Computational Analysis September-January 10 EG-M23 Students who have taken EG-323 previously must choose EG-M23.
Fluid-Structure Interaction January-June 10 EGEM07
Simulation Based Product Design January-June 10 EG-M83
AND
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If EGA301 Composite Materials was studied in year 3, EG-M73 cannot be selected
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Next Generation Sustainable Aircraft Technologies January-June 10 EG-M330
Composite Materials January-June 10 EG-M73
AND
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Communication Skills for Research Engineers September-January 10 EGIM16
Business Leadership for Engineers January-June 10 EG-M47
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
MSc Dissertation - Aerospace Engineering June-September 60 EG-D02