Engineering Facilities
Engineering at USW
Our dedicated engineering facilities include an Aerospace Centre, which houses its very own aircraft, a suite of practical training facilities approved by the aerospace industry, and electronics labs supplemented with world-leading Renesas technologies.
We have continually update our facilities so you have access to the latest industry-standard equipment and software. We believe this hands-on experience is vital to your success as you will be able to apply the right skills in the workplace.
Aerospace Centre

The aerospace industry has become increasingly competitive and in recognising this, the University has recently invested £3.3 million into its aerospace facilities. The investment includes a two-storey extension to our Aerospace Centre has added 1,000m2 of dedicated practical workshop and laboratory space for engineering students.
Engineering Workshops

Civil engineering facilities include new laboratories for structures, materials and geotechnics. These allow us to demonstrate fundamental engineering principles and help you carry out project and research work. We test steel, concrete and masonry lintels, together with other structural materials, to improve product design and discover new methods of construction.
Electrical and Electronic Suites

We have three suites that include an embedded systems lab, general electronics lab, and power and renewable lab. Our embedded systems lab contains 25 high-end terminals that run cutting-edge development tools that have been designed in conjunction with our sponsor, Renesas – the world’s leading supplier of microcontrollers. This sponsorship means our students are taught using the most up-to-date technologies and development tools.
Technology Studios

On our Lighting, Sound and Live Event Production courses, you'll have access to a range of specialist facilities at our ATRiuM campus in Cardiff's city centre. You will work in our television and sound studios, video and show networking laboratory and the University theatre, to put your skills into practise and realise your designs.
We benefit from the proximity of, and links with many local venues, including: Cardiff arena, major BBC TV studios, Cardiff stadium, cinemas, concert venues, recording studios and world-class theatres.
Watch our 360° Video Tours
Take a closer look at some of our learning facilities for engineering students. Our 360° video tours let you pan the room, as our students undertake practical activities in our engineering workshops. If you'd like to explore more of the campus, you can check out our Treforest Campus online by viewing our virtual tours, or why not see the campus and our facilities first-hand at one of our forthcoming Open Days?