Aerospace

Faculty of Advanced Technology

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Aerospace Courses
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Aerospace Courses
“ Our staff are friendly and helpful, ensuring your
time here is enjoyable and rewarding

International students ”
at Glamorgan 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, For information on a range of topics including fees,
India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Greece and China. 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 The BEng Aeronautical Engineering course is very
and at A-level I chose maths, computing and physics. broad, which is really good as you gain a full insight
into the industry. The social side of the course is great
The facilities here are excellent both on my course and too. The course has been a springboard from which I
socially. The students’ union is great and I’ve made can expand my horizons.
many new friends of all different nationalities.
I now plan to gain employment in the aerospace
On my course I’ve been working on aircrafts, as the industry or study a PhD.
course is very practical and hands on. But you also get
the theory to build up your knowledge and add to Andrew King (right)
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 demand for highly skilled engineering

professionals is huge
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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.
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.
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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.
The UK's aerospace industry is the second largest Our courses have been designed and developed with
in the world, employing a skilled workforce of industry experts and professionals. They are taught
over 124,000 people and contributing through a mixture of lectures, online learning and
significantly towards national economic growth practical lab and workshop training. See page 8 for
and productivity. details of our new flight simulator. They also involve a
wide variety of opportunities for work placements,
Glamorgan’s Faculty of Advanced Technology is at the providing you with real-life experience in the
forefront of the latest developments in technology and aerospace industry.
engineering, and we aim to prepare our students for
the fast-paced aerospace industry. With the boom in Wales is the location of EADS, BAE Systems, GE
air travel, the demand for highly skilled engineering Aviation, General Dynamics, Raytheon, SELEX Sensors &
professionals is huge and it is predicted that Airborne Systems, QioptiQ, British Airways and Airbus
employment prospects will remain strong; there’s never UK.
been a better time to join such a vibrant and diverse
industry. Study aerospace at Glamorgan and be part of an
innovative and cutting edge learning
The University has well established links with industry environment.
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.
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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.
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Postgraduate opportunities
MSc Aeronautical Engineering The programme contains the following modules:
This new MSc Aeronautical Engineering programme is
• Aircraft Materials
• Aircraft Propulsion
ideal for graduates seeking employment in the • Finite Element Analysis
aeronautical sector and for practising engineers from • Computational Fluid Dynamics
Course content the aerospace industries who wish to extend and
update their skills. The award is designed as a
• Heat Transfer and Combustion
• Monitoring and Control
progression from undergraduate studies. You will have • Safety Engineering
The modules offered on this exciting degree include: access to state-of-the-art engineering analysis software. • Integrated Project Planning and Management
An important aspect for employment of postgraduate • Dissertation
Year 1 engineers is the progression to management, so these
• Principles of Aeronautical Engineering skills are developed within the award. Course length: Full-time: 1 year/Part-time: 3 years
• Mathematics for Engineers
• Engineering Mechanics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
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• Manufacturing and Materials
• Thermofluid Mechanics Our courses are taught by a multicultural staff
with strong international institutional links
Year 2
• Design for Aeronautical Engineers
• Aircraft Systems
• Aerodynamics and Propulsion
• Engineering Materials
• Management and Sustainability
Are you ready to take
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Year 3
control of an aircraft?
• Aircraft Structures and Materials
• Stability and Control Our brand new state-of-the-art Merlin MP521
• Computational Techniques for Aeronautical Engineers engineering flight simulator will enable you to take to
• Aircraft Maintenance Management the skies and put all your theory into practice. Get
• Individual Project 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 problem-
based 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.
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The average salary in this sector is 44% higher
than the UK average
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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.
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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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 Licence-
based honours degrees.
BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with:
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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).
• 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.
“ Aviation is a dynamic, fast moving and
technologically advanced industry
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
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.
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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.
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.