Aerospace is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK with exciting opportunities to work in Wales and across the world. The sector has seen consistent growth in recent years, and supports a growing number of high-skill, high-value jobs. If you have a passion for aircraft, or you simply wish to develop into an engineer with wide and varied engineering skills applicable across a wide range of industries, then this course is right for you.
The programme is based at our International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) and you will be taught by experienced engineering staff who have relevant industrial experience in the aeronautical engineering sector.
This course is ideal for those wanting to progress into aerospace technology management or gain professional recognition, by progressing to Incorporated Engineer Status.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1– level 4:
Engineering Design
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Aircraft Aerodynamics
Aircraft Electrical Power and Distribution Systems
CAD/CAM
Airframe Mechanical Systems
Year 2 - level 5:
Research Project
Professional Engineering Management
Further Mathematics
Aircraft Flight Control Systems
Aircraft Propulsion Principles and Technology
Avionic Systems
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Design and Performance
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment for the course is designed, where possible, to simulate the variety of tasks that graduates from the programme may encounter in relevant employment. Where necessary other academic assessment devices, such as a formal examination are also used.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
AG02
Institution code:
C16
Campus Name:
International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
in Maths and another in a science/technical subject e.g. Physics
Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points to include Maths and another in a science/technical subject.
Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 in a relevant subject.
in a relevant subject area.
Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points to include Maths and another in a science/technical subject.
CAVC welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Other level 3 qualifications may be acceptable. Mature students without the standard entry requirements but with related work experience will be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
Reading and writing must be at 5.5
PTE Academic
51.0
We also accept other English language examination equivalents. The standard requirement is equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
6000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6000.0
Year 1
Scotland
6000.0
Year 1
Wales
6000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6000.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
6000.0
Year 1
EU
12000.0
Year 1
International
12000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Provider information
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF10 5FE
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