Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering (Aviation Engineering / Air Transport Engineering)
Entrance Year Sept 2026
Programme Code 48403-SY
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 years
Programme Intake 50 senior year places
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
Normally 64 (plus 4 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 Aviation 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
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.
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
Students will be admitted to either one of the above awards without being subject to further assessment.
The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees and University regulations. The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
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 specialized 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 and in-depth knowledge of engineering and engineering management, as well as a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
BEng (Hons) in Aviation 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/airlines 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 Cockpitsonic A320 FTD flight simulator, Cessna flight simulator, avionic system and human factors equipment.
