Aerospace Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering prepares you for a dynamic global industry with a balance of theory, hands-on labs, and industry-informed projects. With no traditional exams, you’ll be assessed through real-world tasks, gaining the skills and confidence to excel in aerospace, defence, or advanced engineering careers.

You will:

• Benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, CAD/CAM suites, composites workshops, and advanced simulation tools

• Experience innovative assessment with no formal exams, focusing on coursework, practical work, and projects that mirror industry practice

• Develop practical skills with extensive hands-on learning in design, digital manufacturing, and aerospace testing facilities

• Engage with strong employer links, industrial projects, and career-focused opportunities throughout your studies

• Work on real-world, team-based projects that develop problem-solving, design, and professional engineering skills

• Have the opportunity to complete a work placement in your final year

• Graduate prepared for careers in aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering, or for further study and research pathways

  Key Course Features:

• This course is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance

• Gain professional awareness through modules in Engineering Practice and Professional Development, aligning you with employer expectations

• The course will allow you to build skills in specialist modules such as Advanced Aerodynamics & CFD, Lightweight Structures, and Applied Thermofluids & Propulsion

• In your final year, you will complete an individual project that showcases technical expertise and prepares you for employment or postgraduate study

• Enhance your final year with a professional placement, embedded within the Professional Practice module. Lasting up to 12 weeks in Semester two, this valuable opportunity allows you to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your CV, and build professional networks before graduation

  Please note that this degree is currently subject to validation. Course content, structure, and module titles may be subject to change prior to final approval

Course Modules

In year one, you will build a solid foundation in aerospace and mechanical engineering through modules in Engineering Mathematics, Core Engineering Skills and Application, and Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering. Practical understanding is developed through Engineering Design and CAD, Engineering Materials & Processes, and Practical Engineering Skills, with hands-on workshops and digital tools supporting applied learning.

Modules:

• Engineering Maths

• Core Engineering Skills and Application

• Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering

• Engineering Design and CAD

• Engineering Materials and Processes

• Practical Engineering Skills

Year 2 (Level 5)

In year two, the focus shifts towards the application of knowledge in industry-relevant contexts. You will explore Mechanical Design and Analysis, Aerospace Design and Performance, and Applied Thermofluids and Propulsion. Skills in design and digital manufacturing are developed further in Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM). Teamworking and innovation are embedded in the Engineering Design Project, where you will collaborate with fellow students on complex, multi-disciplinary challenges.

Modules:

• Mechanical Design and Analysis

• Aerospace Design and Performance

• Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM)

• Applied Thermofluids and Propulsion

• Engineering Design Project

Year 3 (Level 6)

In year three, you will specialise in advanced aerospace topics such as Mechanical Modelling & Simulation, Advanced Aerodynamics & CFD, and Lightweight Structures and Composites. The Professional Practice module supports career readiness and ethical awareness. The year culminates in an individual Project, where you will apply your technical and professional knowledge to a substantial research or design problem, showcasing your readiness for graduate employment or further study.

Modules:

• Mechanical Modelling and Simulation

• Advanced Aerodynamics and CFD

• Lightweight Structures and Composites

• Professional Practice

• Project

Our teaching approach is designed to be flexible, engaging, and focused on your success. Learning is delivered through Wrexham University’s Active Learning Framework, blending on-campus sessions with online activities to give you the best of both worlds. You’ll develop key employability skills throughout your studies, with teaching that adapts to your needs and prepares you for the demands of your future career.

• Face-to-Face Learning: You will engage in lectures, seminars, and workshops in various settings, incorporating case studies and problem-based learning. In some instances, sessions maybe be recorded for later access via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Virtual Learning: Delivered through the VLE and Microsoft Teams, virtual learning includes asynchronous tasks (videos, quizzes, readings, virtual visits) and synchronous activities (discussions, case studies, simulations). Sessions will be recorded where appropriate

• Tutorials: Delivered both in person and online, tutorials promote active participation through individual and group engagement. They are designed to encourage critical thinking, reflective practice, and student-led learning, supporting creativity, independence, and a deeper understanding of subject knowledge and professional practice

• Assessment Strategy: The degree has an innovative assessment strategy with no formal exams, replacing them with coursework, practical work, and project-based assessments that mirror industry practice. This approach, combined with access to modern facilities and strong employer input, ensures graduates are well-prepared for employment or further study in the sector

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.