Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as leading to incorporated engineer status. The course combines theory with practical applications to give you a thorough technical understanding and high-quality engineering skills, together with an awareness of business and management topics.

What will you study?

Subjects such as maths, engineering science and structural mechanics provide you with a theoretical background, while engineering design and applications modules give you the necessary technical skills. You will also study specialist aerospace engineering topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion, maintenance and logistics.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Technology Mathematics 1
• Structural Mechanics and Dynamics 1
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Computing
• Materials Engineering 1
• Professional Practice
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Applications
• Language option

Year 2

• Aerospace Engineering 1 and 2
• Project Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Mechanical Science
• Materials and Processes 2
• Technology Mathematics 2
• Investigatory Study and Dissertation (Aerospace)
• Language option

Year 3

• Individual Project

• Individual Project

  This project can cover any subject area related to the programme of study. A module project supervisor will provide guidance.

  The project will develop your ability to:

  • study a topic in depth, reviewing previous work in the same or allied fields;
  • apply analytical, experimental and computing skills to the solution of engineering problems;
  • collect, interpret and use data;
  • communicate clearly and succinctly orally, graphically and in writing; and
  • work independently.
  
   
• Aerospace Technology

• Aerospace Technology

  This module equips you with the knowledge you need to systematically apply important principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials science. It covers:

  • compressible flows including the effect of oblique shocks and expansion fans;
  • the effect of aircraft aerodynamic and propulsion system characteristics on aircraft performance and stability and control;
  • idealisations of typical aircraft structures; and
  • the suitability of materials for aircraft applications.
  
   
• Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics

• Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics

  This module covers the maintenance requirements, logistics and regulations needed for safe and successful operation of aerospace vehicles. It explores:

  • the regulation of airworthiness and licensing of aircraft maintenance engineering personnel;
  • the principles of airline economics and maintenance costs;
  • the operation of maintenance production and aircraft maintenance schedules;
  • the use of computers in aircraft maintenance including onboard maintenance systems and condition monitoring; and
  • the capabilities of non-destruction testing and current techniques used.
  
   
• Group Design Project
• Business Applications in Engineering

• Business Applications in Engineering

  This module develops the management and business competencies that you will need as a professional engineer. It aims to stimulate your interest in the business world and broaden you knowledge of how individual companies and other organisations work. You cover:

  • the business environment and the driving forces that affect the growth of businesses;
  • how businesses compete successfully, and how success is measured and performance compared;
  • profit and loss calculations, cash flows and balance sheets;
  • the need for and use of budgets;
  • the choices available in the pursuit or growth and success;
  • the concept of strategic marketing; and
  • how international trade works and the factors to be considered in 'going international'.
  
   
• Language option