Aerospace
Faculty of Advanced Technology
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Aerospace Courses
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FACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Aerospace Courses
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Our staff are friendly and helpful, ensuring your time here is enjoyable and rewarding
International students
The Faculty of Advanced Technology has students from all over the world who choose to study a cutting-edge course and enjoy a new country. Our courses are taught by multicultural staff with strong international institutional links. Our staff are friendly and helpful, ensuring your time here is enjoyable and rewarding. On our courses, you’ll find a vibrant international community with students from all over the world, including Botswana, Cameroon, Norway, Slovakia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Greece and China.
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For information on a range of topics including fees, scholarships, accommodation and visas please visit www.glam.ac.uk/international
Industrial Panel for Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Within the Faculty, we have the comprehensive panel consisting of representatives from major companies, including BAMC, Storm Aviation, GEAES, Nordam Europe, TES and BA Avionics. This allows industry to directly impact on the design of our courses so that you graduate with the skills and knowledge to integrate quickly and easily into your employment. The companies also assist with ideas for final year projects.
Student profiles
I have always had an interest in Aerospace Engineering and at A-level I chose maths, computing and physics. The facilities here are excellent both on my course and socially. The students’ union is great and I’ve made many new friends of all different nationalities. On my course I’ve been working on aircrafts, as the course is very practical and hands on. But you also get the theory to build up your knowledge and add to your practical skills. The time here has gone really quickly and I’ve really enjoyed. There is excellent communication between staff and students. You get taught through good communication and support. I now hope to join the RAF. Craig Thomas (left) The BEng Aeronautical Engineering course is very broad, which is really good as you gain a full insight into the industry. The social side of the course is great too. The course has been a springboard from which I can expand my horizons. I now plan to gain employment in the aerospace industry or study a PhD. Andrew King (right)
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International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) – Barry College
Barry College has been involved in education and training for the local aerospace industry for over 25 years. It is the only college in Wales, and one of the only two FE colleges in the UK, to be Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved. It has the Welsh Assembly Government’s recognition as part of a Network of Excellence in Wales for aerospace education, training and consultancy. The location Based at the heart of the aerospace industry in South Wales, ICAT is ideally located to serve the education, training and consultancy needs of the local industry. Adjacent to Cardiff International Airport and just a few miles from key players in the industry such as British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC), DARA and RAF St Athan, ICAT offers a central multi-functional base of excellence, utilised by the industry for a variety of purposes. Education and training At the heart of ICAT is the recognised model of excellent education and training which supports the industry. Consequently, ICAT has a wide range of students with varying requirements learning simultaneously on one of the full-time, part-time or flexible learning courses created for their needs. The partnership with the University of Glamorgan has developed over many years, and now ICAT and the University jointly offer the EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License-based BSc (Hons) degree, HND/HNC in Aerospace Engineering and a BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering.
International recognition Barry College swept the board at a prestigious award ceremony, held in front of hundreds of international dignitaries. The annual ceremony was celebrating the success of students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who have studied in the UK as part of a unique UAE government-funded project. At the end of the award ceremony, three important awards were made – Best Overall Student, Best Lecturer and Best College. Barry College was awarded all three.
Aerospace excellence ICAT’s facilities boast a series of workshops and classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment reflecting the needs of the aerospace sector, where high-level technology skills in engineering and avionics are demanded. The provision of two fully serviceable light aircraft, associated systems, a wind tunnel, avionics, gas turbine engines, composites and materials testing equipment underpin the Centre’s Network of Excellence position. These provisions, together with the teaching expertise, enable ICAT to play a major role in the education and training of technicians and engineers for the global aerospace sector. ICAT works in partnership with a diverse range of aerospace companies, ranging from maintenance, repair and overhaul to manufacture. The Centre is also an Aerospace Education and Training Resource Centre for schools and academia, and works with professional institutions, government agencies, Aerospace Wales Forum and careers organisations.
The UK's aerospace industry is the second largest in the world, employing a skilled workforce of over 124,000 people and contributing significantly towards national economic growth and productivity. Glamorgan’s Faculty of Advanced Technology is at the forefront of the latest developments in technology and engineering, and we aim to prepare our students for the fast-paced aerospace industry. With the boom in air travel, the demand for highly skilled engineering professionals is huge and it is predicted that employment prospects will remain strong; there’s never been a better time to join such a vibrant and diverse industry. The University has well established links with industry in the UK, so we are able to effectively tailor our courses to match employers’ needs, making our graduates more employable. We give our students the skills to make a difference to the workplace – and to the world.
Our courses have been designed and developed with industry experts and professionals. They are taught through a mixture of lectures, online learning and practical lab and workshop training. See page 8 for details of our new flight simulator. They also involve a wide variety of opportunities for work placements, providing you with real-life experience in the aerospace industry. Wales is the location of EADS, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, Raytheon, SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems, QioptiQ, British Airways and Airbus UK. Study aerospace at Glamorgan and be part of an innovative and cutting edge learning environment.
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BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
About the course
The aeronautical engineer applies a wide range of engineering knowledge and skills to the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and operation of flight vehicles and related products. This course will prepare you for a career in the aviation industry. It covers key aspects of aeronautical engineering, including aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft design, manufacturing, avionics and flight systems. This course is ideal for enthusiastic students who are intrigued about engineering, have a passion for flying and want to make a difference. Our students are based at the University of Glamorgan and also the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) which is situated near Cardiff International Airport. You will gain valuable knowledge and skills based upon training in the relevant engineering principles, supported by practical opportunities to consolidate the learning experience.
Postgraduate opportunities
MSc Aeronautical Engineering This new MSc Aeronautical Engineering programme is ideal for graduates seeking employment in the aeronautical sector and for practising engineers from the aerospace industries who wish to extend and update their skills. The award is designed as a progression from undergraduate studies. You will have access to state-of-the-art engineering analysis software. An important aspect for employment of postgraduate engineers is the progression to management, so these skills are developed within the award. The programme contains the following modules: • Aircraft Materials • Aircraft Propulsion • Finite Element Analysis • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Heat Transfer and Combustion • Monitoring and Control • Safety Engineering • Integrated Project Planning and Management • Dissertation Course length: Full-time: 1 year/Part-time: 3 years
Course content
The modules offered on this exciting degree include: Year 1 • Principles of Aeronautical Engineering • Mathematics for Engineers • Engineering Mechanics • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles • Manufacturing and Materials • Thermofluid Mechanics Year 2 • Design for Aeronautical Engineers • Aircraft Systems • Aerodynamics and Propulsion • Engineering Materials • Management and Sustainability Year 3 • Aircraft Structures and Materials • Stability and Control • Computational Techniques for Aeronautical Engineers • Aircraft Maintenance Management • Individual Project
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Our courses are taught by a multicultural staff with strong international institutional links
Are you ready to take control of an aircraft?
Our brand new state-of-the-art Merlin MP521 engineering flight simulator will enable you to take to the skies and put all your theory into practice. Get ready to experience a realistic navigation simulation experience like never before! This exciting facility has a modern flight software and motion system, which gives you a realistic and accurate flying experience. You will be able to make changes to the aircraft’s geometry and flight characteristics, and assess how this affects handling quality and stability. Flying is simulated through a screen in the cockpit with visual reference to the horizon in normal flight and to the runway during take-off and landing. It’s an experience you won’t forget. We have also recently added to our extensive range of facilities with a £225,000 investment programme, including a fully equipped wind tunnel for the study of aerodynamics and an educational gas turbine engine unit to demonstrate the principles of propulsion.
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Other study options
Aerospace Engineering HND/HNC* The HND will prepare you for a career in the aerospace industry. It covers key aspects of the industry, including propulsion, avionics, airframe design and maintenance. You will gain the skills to become a part of the ever expanding aeronautical workforce. If you successfully complete the course with a high grade you can transfer to the second year of the BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering degree.
*The HND/HNC courses will run only with viable student numbers.
Engineering Foundation Year If you can’t decide which area of engineering you would like to enter, we offer a one year course that delivers an appreciation of engineering principles. You will gain a taste of the subject areas common to aeronautical, civil and mechanical engineering before deciding which degree to pursue.
How you will study
You will spend approximately 18 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and seminars. You will spend about 20 hours per week doing research, studying current issues and preparing for lectures. Modules are assessed through a mixture of exams, coursework and problembased exercises. Most of the teaching takes place at the University of Glamorgan’s Treforest campus, with some of the specialist or optional modules taught at ICAT. You will also benefit from guest speakers from industry.
Career opportunities
The average salary in this sector is 44% higher than the UK average and 31% above the manufacturing average (Society of British Aerospace Companies – Annual Survey 2007). The sector is also highly research and development intensive, fuelled by the tremendous business growth as the global demand for freight and passenger travel increases year on year. This course prepares you for a career in all areas of the air transport industry, which includes the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and operation of flight vehicles and related products.
Career potential
Career opportunities can be found with aerospace employers such as the armed forces, government departments such as the Ministry of Defence (MoD), regulatory authorities like the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), airline operators and small and medium employers (SMEs) who provide technical services or manufacture specialist products for the aerospace industry, and many more – all these opportunities are open to you. Careers include the design, manufacture and operation of aerospace vehicles, major sub-units of aeroplanes, engines, structural parts, avionics or environmental control systems. Aeronautical engineers can specialise in a number of fields, from design support to improving manufacturing processes and maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, their systems and components. There is a growing market for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of military and commercial aircraft. Aircraft maintenance engineers work across the globe for airlines, maintenance divisions of aero-engine manufacturers and specialist aircraft maintenance companies. They are responsible for carrying out the maintenance, inspection and servicing of civil aircraft, specialising in either the servicing and overhaul of engines, airframes and basic electrical systems, or as avionics engineers, who maintain instrumentation, electrical/electronic equipment, automatic flight control systems, radar, and radio navigation and communication systems.
Facilities
Our aerospace facilities are comprehensive and consist of laboratories to support the study of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, materials testing and analysis, instrumentation and control, composite and fluid systems. In addition, we have extensive computing facilities hosting state-of-the-art finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics software.
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The average salary in this sector is 44% higher than the UK average
Did you know? In the third year of our Aerospace course you will take to the skies in a flight test lesson to gain practical experience and an appreciation of flying and aerodynamics.
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Essential Information Full-time 3 years / Sandwich 4 years / Part-time 5 years UCAS code H400 UCAS tariff: Overall points 260-300 from a minimum of two A-level passes or equivalent (including Mathematics and a science or a technical based subject). Students must have Mathematics and English GCSE grade C or above. See the UCAS website at www.ucas.com or www.glam.ac.uk for further details on the entry requirements for this course. The Faculty encourages applications for advanced standing entry to the BEng course from international students with existing qualifications. Further details of these advanced entries can be discussed with the individual award leaders.
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Did you know? Demand for new aircraft will exceed 22,000 units up to 2025 due to increasing demand from the growing overseas markets in Brazil, India, Russia and China, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC).
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Aviation is a dynamic, fast moving and technologically advanced industry
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Course content
The modules offered on this exciting degree include: Year 1 • Personal Development Planning, Mathematics • Materials and Hardware, Physics • Electrical Fundamentals • Instrument Systems, Management Year 2 • Aircraft Aerodynamics • Gas Turbine Engines • Basic Aerodynamics • Propeller – Management and Sustainability Year 3 • Project • Maintenance Practices • Project Management • Human Factors • Aviation Legislation • Management
Essential Information Full-time 3 years Sandwich 4 years Part-time and distance learning available. UCAS code: H402 UCAS tariff: At least 220-260 points from a minimum of two A-level passes (including Mathematics or a numerate based subject) or equivalent. Students must have Mathematics and English GCSE grade C or above. The Faculty encourages applications for advanced standing entry to the BEng course from international students with existing qualifications. Further details of these advanced entries can be discussed with the individual award leaders.
Note on EASA requirements: At the end of the degree, if you have attended for at least 2,400 hours of the EASA element, passed all EASA Part 66 modules at 75% within three (3) attempts and completed 20 weeks of approved work experience, you will get a three (3) year reduction in your experience requirement for an EASA Part 66 Licence. You are encouraged to arrange the work experience for yourself while studying the course and staff can help you with this. If you do not meet this criterion, you will need five (5) years experience before you can get your Licence. Neither option will affect your degree.
BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
About the course
Aviation is a dynamic, fast moving and technologically advanced industry. This course is recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority of the UK as an academic qualification in aircraft maintenance engineering. It gives access to real aircraft experience and is a balanced practical and theory-based course for the EASA licence and a professional engineering degree course for the BSc. Aircraft maintenance engineers work across the globe for airlines, maintenance divisions of aero-engine manufacturers and specialist aircraft maintenance companies. They are responsible for carrying out maintenance, inspection and servicing of civil aircraft, specialising in either the servicing and overhaul of engines, airframes and basic electrical systems, or as avionics engineers who maintain instrumentation – electrical/electronic equipment, automatic flight control systems, radar and radio navigation and communication systems. The University of Glamorgan and the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) jointly offer the following innovative European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licencebased honours degrees. BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with: • Turbine Aeroplanes Licence B1.1 – Mechanical Engineer Turbine • Piston Aircraft – Licence B1.2 – Mechanical Engineer: Piston Aeroplanes • Turbine Helicopter – Licence B1.3 – Helicopter Engineer • Avionics – Licence B2.0 – Avionic Engineer For detailed information on EASA, visit: www.easa.eu.int The BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Turbine Aeroplanes Licence B1.1 is the only option available to full-time students at this stage. All the pathways are offered to industrial partners and those already working in such specialist areas. After you successfully complete the course, you must work for two to five years in an approved aircraft maintenance organisation (EASA Part 145) before full signatory powers can be awarded by EASA. The period of time is dependent upon you meeting all EASA Part 66 requirements, while studying on this approved EASA Part 147 Part 66 course. These are mandatory EASA requirements. There are no exemptions from any of the EASA Part 66 examinations. You are encouraged to arrange the 20 weeks of work experience for yourself while studying the course, but staff are available to help with this.
How you will study
You will spend around 27 hours each week in lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars. You will spend about 20 hours each week doing research, studying current issues and preparing for lectures. Teaching takes place at the University of Glamorgan's Treforest campus and at ICAT. The pass mark for EASA Part 66 Exams is 75%. The EASA Part 66 part of the course is a professional qualification and is governed by European rules and regulations. These are detailed under EASA Part 147 Rules and regulations. In addition to each Part 66 multi-choice examination, there is an extra assignment assessed in accordance with University rules and regulations.
Career opportunities
This course offers excellent career opportunities worldwide, as the EASA Part 66 Licence qualifies holders to be selected for further aircraft-type authorisation before being permitted to sign off aircraft for flight. You can gain employment throughout the UK and all over the world with manufacturing companies, commercial airlines, air-taxi operators and flying schools. Employment also exists with the armed forces and with commercial airlines on long-haul flights. You may also pursue a career in further and higher education for regulators such as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or airline operators. There is a growing market for maintenance, repair and overhaul of military and commercial aircraft. You may also choose to undertake sub-contract work.
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