Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 3 Modules

Level 4 Modules

Level 5 Modules

Level 6 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

There are a number of opportunities for students on this course to engage with visiting speakers and potential employers. This begins at Level 4 as part of the induction week and continues in the first year through the Professional Engineering Techniques module, which acts as a vehicle for guest speakers from industry (preferably alumni) to speak of their journey. At higher levels, students will benefit from contacts arising from the engagement of people from industry to teach specific topics in some specialised modules. Other events include the Annual Series of Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and Institute of Engineering and Technologist (IET) speakers.

The Aircraft Engineering subject area has recently formed an Industrial Advisory Group (IAG), which meets twice per year. This group was consulted regarding the validation of this award and its views regarding the content of the taught modules. The IAG also provides a platform that allows closer links between the industry and the Aviation Academy. This platform allows for further industrial collaboration across a range of areas to include specialist course development, increased industrial placement opportunities and final year student projects. The IAG, as well as providing input into the course/module content, ensuring it is current with the latest technologies and processes, also contributes directly by delivering a range of specialist guest lectures enhancing the students' experience and employability prospects.

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Induction:

The faculty and subject area plans and runs a programme of induction activities during the first week of attendance. Early enrolling students have immediate access to their modules and introductory course material on Unilearn. USW's ICIS system also provides access to course information and module definitions.

Personal Academic Coach:

All Students starting this award are assigned a personal academic coach (PAC). These students will also be allocated a project supervisor for their final year singleton project, so a more informal approach will be adopted, still following the PAC principle. However, the project supervisor takes the lead point of contact concerning academic issues.

Learner Analytics:

Attendance and engagement will be monitored through participation in practical activities where attendance can be recorded.

Office hours:

Staff are expected to acknowledge all student's emails within 48 hours between 9 am and 5 pm, Mon-Fri.

Progress meetings:

This is initially conducted by the PAC; each student at Level 4 to 5 will meet individually with their personal tutor twice a year to discuss progress. The subject area also conducts regular staff meetings to discuss student progress and to identify any students at risk. The team will decide on the best approach to bring these students back on track. At Level 6, where the PAC supervision is undertaken by the project supervisor a more informal, but regular review takes place.

Research Supervision:

Students undertaking project modules which are largely self-directed, receive academic support from a project supervisor who meets with the student on a regular, typically weekly basis to ensure the projects are progressing satisfactorily. A member of academic staff is also appointed to manage the allocation and overall running of projects within the subject area and produces a student project handbook to aid the students in the delivery of the project.

Online Resources:

Course booklets, module booklets, teaching materials and coursework assessment materials are made available online through USW's virtual learning environment (Unilearn). Many supporting textbooks and other reading material are available electronically via the Library.

Advice Zone:

The University operates an Advice Zone located in the Library.

Disability:

The University runs a DS Service that can agree on an Individual Support Plan. The plan summarises the programme of support that feeds back to module leaders regarding additional requirements.

IT/Library:

The University has a modern Library that provides access to textbooks, journals, online materials, and equipment. There are open-access computer laboratories in the Library.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

It is expected that most students graduating from this award will go on to gain graduate employment in the aviation industry. Graduates achieving at least 2:2 classification from this award are well placed to go on to further study the MSc in Aviation Engineering and Management.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

The entry criteria below shows the qualification range within which the University will make offers. Most offers we make are at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed here may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

CCC - to include Mathematics or a numerate subject (this is equivalent to  96 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/D in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CD at A Level to include Mathematics or a numerate subject (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Pass in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points).

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 29 overall including a score of 5 in Mathematics or a Numerate subject at Higher Level. You will also need to obtain a score of 5 or above in English at standard level.

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our Dubai website for exact details.

English Requirements

In general, all applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our Dubai website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

N/A