Demand for aerospace engineering graduates is rising, both in the UK and overseas. In fact, the UK aerospace industry is the second biggest in the world after the USA, home to leading aerospace companies such as Airbus, Astrium, BAE Systems, GKN, Leonardo and Rolls-Royce. That’s why specialising in this field could open a lot of doors in terms of career opportunities when you graduate.
You’ll study aerospace structures and advanced aerodynamics, along with optional specialist modules such as systems engineering, rotary wing aircraft, or spacecraft dynamics and control, that'll help you hone your skills in an area that interests you. Our School’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is actively engaged in ensuring this course meets the needs of industry and reflects trends in the sector. IAB members also contribute to talks that feed into our taught modules and project work, ensuring the curriculum is challenging and relevant.
This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and industry-relevant knowledge to pursue an exciting career in this area.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH5025M | Advanced Aerodynamics | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5700M | Aerospace Structures | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5845M | Professional Project | 60 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH5880M | Team Design Project | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study a total of 75 credits of optional modules, with a maximum of 45 credits in each semester from either of the 2 baskets.
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional professional skills modules (basket 1):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH5015M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5465M | Experimental Methods and Analysis | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5775M | Advanced Manufacturing | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 45 credits from the following optional modules (basket 2):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH5345M | Fundamentals of Tribology | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5375M | Surface Engineering and Coatings | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5495M | Engineering Psychology and Human Factors | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5725M | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5740M | Rotary Wing Aircraft | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5790M | Design Optimisation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5900M | Spacecraft Dynamics and Control | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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