BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, focused on aircraft maintenance and aviation systems. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a B1 licence pathway alongside group and individual projects. Aviation legislation and Part-145 maintenance organisation practices are also studied.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include Mathematics or a numerate subject Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C and CC at A Level to include Mathematics or a numerate subject. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: P
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 43%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Aerospace Mechanics
- Electronic Fundamentals for Maintenance and Electrical Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers
- Aerospace Materials and Hardware
- Professional Engineering Techniques
- Analytical Methods for Engineers
- Maintenance Practices for B1 Licence
- The Aircraft Instrumentation Systems
- Fundamentals of Air Transport Management
- Human Factors
- Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Propeller Systems
- Aerospace Turbine Propulsion Systems
- Aero-Structures, Aerodynamics and Systems
- Aviation Legislation
- Employment in a PART-145 organisation
- Group Project
- Individual Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at University of South Wales do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at University of South Wales?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.