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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Including Foundation Year)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Our Foundation Year will help you to prepare for degree-level study with confidence as you gain essential practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation to join the UK’s only double-accredited course.

You will develop invaluable skills and a fundamental understanding of maths, physics and electronics as you get ready for the full degree and a career in aircraft engineering. You’ll learn theory in the classroom before applying it through labs and workshops as you explore real-world engineering challenges. Our course is ideal for students looking to study BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, but who do not currently meet the admissions criteria. This Foundation Year will give you a good base to start the full degree and work towards an EASA Part-66 B1.1 licence.

Modules

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-aircraft-maintenance-engineering-including-foundation-year/

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed in different ways, including short tasks, coursework, presentations, and group work. Early assessments are designed to support your learning and help you understand what is expected at university. Most assessments are coursework-based and help you develop key skills such as research, academic writing, teamwork, and communication. You’ll also reflect on your progress and use university systems and digital tools. Clear, timely feedback will help you understand how to improve and support your next steps.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 13 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H40F
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H40F
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one componenthttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

Learn more on the University of South Wales website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU£9790
International£17200

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s 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 University 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.

Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

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