ObjectivesThis is an integrated degree programme that brings together the key generic skills of management and research methods with specific modules focusing on aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This approach will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager, or technical specialist enabling you effectively to analyse technical and or management issues. The programme aims to: -equip you with the theory and the practice of relevant subjects, -technologies and analytical tools to provide solutions for aerospace and related manufacturing problems -provide a blend of knowledge and application experience through case studies and project work -focus on the links between analysis and design and the supporting skills of management -provide education and experience which enhances prospects of professional employment within the industry You study three core 30-credit modules and chose two 15-credit option modules, plus a major project. The project accounts for one third of your degree.
Academic titleAerospace Engineering Pg Dip
Course descriptionMore about the course
This is a new course within our already successful Master's portfolio. The course has been developed to provide an academic programme in which theory and practice are applied to aspects of finance and investment management. This course offers a combination of academic study through the degree award and the opportunity to enter levels one and two of the Chartered Financial Analyst professional examinations.
Careers
This programme will help you to develop your critical thinking skills as a future engineering manager or technical specialist as it will enable you to effectively analyse technical and management issues. This blend of technical and managerial content is invaluable in job applications as well as helping to fast-track your career in the industry. Teaching methods
The School of Aerospace, Automotive and Design Engineering (AADE) has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students. A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice, and AADE has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. AADE also operate an open access laboratory, and computer policy, that will help students complete coursework and assignments, at a scheduled pace and on time.
Course content
Year 1 - full details
Core modules
-Aeroelasticity
-Applied Research Methods for Engineering Projects
-CFD Fundamentals
-CFD for Aerodynamics
-Control of Mechanical Systems
-MSc Individual Project
-Operations Management 1
Optional modules
-ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
-OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2
-Quality and Reliability