University of Glamorgan

About the University

At Glamorgan, we are proud of our reputation for first class teaching, applied research, excellent facilities and outstanding academic support. We teach a wide range of courses and subjects, with 12 teaching areas rated "Excellent" in independent assessments. The Guardian named us the best new university in Wales for the third year running, and we were nominated for University of the Year 2007 by the influential Times Higher Education. Renowned for its friendly community and supportive atmosphere this modern University continues to grow and attracts more than 21,000 students.

Our well-established links with industry in the UK enable us to tailor our courses to match employer's needs, making you more employable when it's time to enter the workplace. We'll give you the skills to make a difference in the workplace. Our courses have been designed and developed with industry experts and professionals. They are taught through a mixture of lectures, online learning, practical lab and workshop training. Our undergraduate degree courses are taught in collaboration with the International Centre for Aerospace training (ICAT) - Barry College which have been involved in education and training for the local aerospace industry for over 25 years. It has the Welsh Assembly Government's recognition as part of a Network of Excellence in Wales for aerospace education, training and consultancy - http://www.part66.com

Undergraduate Degrees

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering

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 including actual flying lessons. For further details please follow this link http://www.glam.ac.uk/coursedetails/685/865

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

The University of Glamorgan and the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) jointly offer the innovative European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence based honours degrees. This innovative BSc 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. Licensed aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for carrying out maintenance, inspection and servicing of civil aircraft. For further details please follow this link http://www.glam.ac.uk/coursedetails/685/96

Post Graduate Degree

MSc Aeronautical Engineering

This new MSc Aeronautical Engineering programme is ideal for graduates seeking employment in the aeronautical sector and for practising engineers from the aerospace industries who wish to extend and update their skills. The award is designed as a progression from undergraduate studies. You will have access to state-of-the-art engineering analysis software. An important aspect for employment of postgraduate engineers is the progression to management, so these skills are developed within the award. For further details please follow this link http://www.glam.ac.uk/coursedetails/685/857

Teaching Facilities

Our new state-of-the-art Merlin MP521 engineering flight simulator will enable you to take to the skies and put all your theory into practice. Get 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.

Our facilities are extensive, including a fully equipped wind tunnel for the study of aerodynamics, a thermo-fluid laboratory with an educational Gas Turbine Engine unit, a range of equipment for materials testing and analysis, and also a well equipped instrumentation and control laboratory. In addition, we have state of the art computer suites installed with the latest commercially available finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics software.

We are going one step further and building an aircraft hangar on campus for our very own commercial jet. This equates to a further £1million investment for our aeronautical students. With demand growing for our BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and BEng Aeronautical Engineering courses students will have access to even more hands-on training with an actual aircraft, helping you progress towards a dynamic career in the aviation industry. For those studying aircraft maintenance, this additional practical time with the aircraft will be vital in achieving your EASA Part-66 License (European Aviation Safety Agency)*.

*Subject to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval.

Research

The University of Glamorgan has achieved excellent results in the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), confirming its status as one of Wales' research active universities. More than seventy per cent of Glamorgan's research activity was assessed as being of a quality recognised internationally for its originality, significance and rigour. Within the Department of Engineering, sixty percent of General Engineering research was judged to be of World or International excellence. For more information please follow this link http://postgrad.glam.ac.uk/RAE-2008/