Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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 Aviation Engineering
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in aircraft component design and engineering, aeronautical engineering, aircraft design, safety, control, navigation and unmanned aerial systems and propulsion systems, and many other areas.
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in air transport engineering, airport operations and engineering, airline operations and management, air logistics and supply chain operations, and management and human factors engineering.
Programme Aims
BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering
- This programme aims to produce 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 in communication with different stakeholders by the use of state-of-the-art technologies and aviation and aeronautical language (both English and Chinese).
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
This programme aims to produce 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.
- Confidence in communicating with different parties and stakeholders by the use of state-of-the-art technologies and aviation language (both English and Chinese).
The 124 academic credits required consist of 30 mandatory credits of General University Requirements (GUR) and 94 credits of Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR).
- First Study Year. The curriculum is common to both programmes. Students receive a broad education in mathematics and science and learn about the role and responsibilities of an engineer. This provides them with a strong foundation, including two introductory subjects on aircraft and aviation systems, for their continued study of aviation engineering.
- Second Study Year. The curriculum is common to both programmes. Students acquire knowledge of material, mechanics, electrical and electronics engineering issues that are fundamental to aircraft and aviation systems. In addition, students gain hands-on experience in aircraft component manufacturing and maintenance.
BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering
- Third Study Year. The third year curriculum provides students with more advanced knowledge of aircraft structure and materials, aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft dynamics, and control and avionics. This strengthens their core knowledge base and supports their further study.
- Final Study Year. Students can apply their skills and knowledge in a final-year project to build up their professional skills as an engineer. Each student can choose a topic that interests them, e.g. UAV, avionics, or aircraft design. They can also choose to focus on a desired elective stream to acquire specialised knowledge.
BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
- Third Study Year. Students first build up their core knowledge of aviation safety, reliability, aircraft performance, flight management, airport services engineering, airline operations and human factors engineering. This gives them a solid understanding of aviation and furthers and supports their pursuit of a specialised stream of study.
- Final Study Year. Students can apply their skills and knowledge in a final-year project on operations research, airworthiness and regulation, or aviation project management to build up their professional skills as engineers. Meanwhile, they can focus on a desired elective stream to acquire specialised knowledge.
Stream study for BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering and BEng(Hons) in Air Transport Engineering
Students can choose to pursue one of the following study streams:
- Unmanned Autonomous Systems
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aviation Service Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering*
- Introduction to Pilot Ground Theory
* Students who opt for HKAR-66 (B1.1) licenced aircraft engineer training are required to choose the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering stream. The professional aircraft maintenance training option in HKAR-66 (B1.1) is available to students enrolled in both programmes with an additional training fee.
Other Learning Experiences
Summer internships, industry visits, on-site experience sharing, and industrial training are arranged to complement classroom teaching and enhance students’ learning and industry experience in the fields of aeronautics and aviation. Industry training is provided by the PolyU Industrial Centre.
Work-Integrated Education
Students are required to undertake at least two weeks of full-time WIE in a suitable organisation before graduation.
Graduates are equipped to seek employment in the professional aircraft maintenance engineering and pilot training sectors. Some of our AAE graduates enrol in Master’s or doctoral degree programmes at local or overseas universities based on their interests and career aspirations.
- BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering. Graduates of the BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering pursue careers in various areas of aviation engineering, such as aerodynamics, aircraft design, and control and propulsion systems. They also have extensive opportunities to join the public and private aviation technology and R&D sectors.
- BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering. Graduates of the BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering can pursue careers in various air transport engineering and operations fields, including flight standards and airworthiness, aircraft leasing, aviation safety and reliability, airport and line operations and management, airport engineering, air transport and supply chain engineering and operations, and human factors engineering. They also have extensive opportunities to join the public and private aviation technology and R&D sectors.
Professional Recognition
Full accreditation will be sought from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering.