Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering / Air Transport Engineering)
Entrance Year Sept 2026
Programme Code JS3140
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
4 years
Programme Intake 371 (Combined intake for programmes JS3005 [around 37], JS3140 [around 49], JS3150 [around 22], JS3160 [around 18], JS3170 [around 49], JS3180 [around 56], JS3236 [around 46], JS3237 [around 43] and JS3741 [around 51]) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
120 (plus 10 training credits) Note: The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. The individual credits required may vary depending on the academic background of the student.
Programme Leader(s)
Scheme Leader
Prof. SHEN Xi
B.Eng., Ph.D.
Programme Leader – BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
Prof. GUAN Yu
B.Eng., Ph.D.
Programme Leader – BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Prof. XU Gangyan
B.Eng., B.B.A, M.Eng., Ph.D.
Remarks
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering (AE Scheme) includes the following two awards:
BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Students are allowed to enrol in any award programme without being subject to further assessment.
Students will pursue their preferred programme, normally from Year Two onwards, until graduation.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme aims to equip highly skilled graduates with:
In-depth understanding of the operation of aviation engineering including aircraft and aviation systems, airworthiness and up-to-date technologies, as well as specialised knowledge in a chosen stream of study.
Competence to handle different engineering problems academically and practically in the aviation industry.
Sufficient knowledge to manage and solve problems through effective and efficient project management and planning.
Confidence in communication with different stakeholders by the use of state-of-the arts technologies and aviation language.
Programme Characteristics
The Aviation Engineering Scheme aims to train students to become aeronautical and aviation engineers who possess strong skills in and in-depth knowledge of engineering and engineering management, as well as a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in aircraft maintenance engineering, aircraft component engineering, aeronautical engineering, aircraft design, control and propulsion systems, navigation, unmanned aerial vehicles and many other engineering disciplines. The programme provides hands-on experience with the support of state-of-the-art facilities, such as supersonic wind tunnels, UAV testing systems and material manufacturing and testing platforms.
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in air transport engineering, airport/airline operations and management, aviation safety, air logistics and supply chain management and human factors engineering. The programme provides hands-on experience with the support of state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Cockpitsonic A320 FTD flight simulator, Cessna flight simulator, avionics systems and human factors equipment.
All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty of Engineering. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.
