Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering (Aviation Engineering / Air Transport Engineering)

Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code JS3140
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
4 years
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
Note: The individual credits required may vary depending on the academic background of the student.
Programme Leaders
Scheme Leader Dr K.H. NG Programme Leader – BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering Dr Xi SHEN Programme Leader – BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering Dr Gangyan XU
B.Sc., Ph.D., MIEEE, MIET, AIAA, MRAeS, FHKMetS
B.Eng., Ph.D.
B.Eng., B.B.A., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Remarks
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering includes the following two awards:
BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
Preference will be given to first-choice applications.
Students are allowed to enrol on any awards without being subject to further assessment.
Admission to BEng(Hons) in Aviation Engineering or BEng(Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Students who wish to enrol in either the BEng(Hons) in Aviation Engineering or the BEng(Hons) in Air Transport Engineering should apply for admission to the BEng(Hons) Scheme in Aviation Engineering.
Deferred Choice between BEng(Hons) in Aviation Engineering and BEng(Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Students who are admitted to the Scheme study together during the first two years and then pursue their preferred programmes, normally within the next two years, until graduation. This arrangement enables students to choose their study path once they have obtained a solid understanding of the programmes during the first two years.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering
This programme aims to equip highly skilled graduates with:
- In-depth understanding of the aviation and aeronautical engineering systems and up-to-date technologies, as well as specialized knowledge in a chosen stream of study.
- Competence to handle different engineering problems academically and practically in the aviation and aeronautical industry.
- Sufficient knowledge to manage and solve problems through effective and efficient project management and planning.
- Effective communication skills with different stakeholders using state-of-the-art technologies and aviation and aeronautical languages both in English and Chinese.
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
This programme aims to equip highly skilled graduates with:
- In-depth understanding of the air transport operations, resource planning, human-centred design of aviation systems and airworthiness and up-to-date technologies, as well as specialized knowledge in a chosen stream of study.
- Competence to handle different engineering problems practically and academically in the aviation industry.
- Sufficient knowledge and skills to manage different projects related to the aviation sector effectively and efficiently.
- Effective communication skills with different stakeholders using state-of-the-art technologies and aviation languages both in English and Chinese.
Programme Characteristics and Career Prospects
The Aviation Engineering Scheme aims to train students to become aeronautical and aviation engineers who possess strong skills and in-depth knowledge of engineering and engineering management, as well as a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering
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. 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. They also have extensive opportunities to join public and private aviation technology and R&D sectors. Some graduates pursue further studies for master’s or doctoral degrees at local or overseas universities based on their interests and career aspirations.
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
The programme provides hands-on experience with the support of state-of-the-art facilities, such as Cockpitsonic A320 FTD flight simulator, Cessna flight simulator, avionic system, human factors equipment.
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in air transport engineering, airport/airlines operations and management, flight standards and airworthiness, aviation safety and reliability, air logistics and supply chain management, and human factors engineering. They also have extensive opportunities to join public and private aviation technology and R&D sectors. Some graduates pursue further studies for master’s or doctoral degrees at local or overseas universities based on their interests and career aspirations.