ObjectivesOur programmes differ from traditional aeronautical engineering courses in that they span a broad range of subjects from advanced materials and mechanical engineering through to computer science, electronic and electrical engineering and aerospace control systems. These are pulled together by the study of topics such as flight mechanics, propulsion, avionics and aerostructures.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - 320 points (ABB) from 3 A Levels, or 2 GCE A Levels and 2 AS Levels -BTEC National Diploma - 280 points with Distinction in Further Maths for Technicians -Scottish Highers - 320 points including AH Maths and Physics from 3AH or 2 AH plus 2H -Irish Leaving Cert. - 320 points from 5 Highers including 77 and 64 in Maths and Physics HL -International Baccalaureate - 31 points including 6 HL Maths and Physics -Core Requirements - GCE A Level Maths plus either GCE A Level Physics or VCE A Level Engineering/Science -Students without Maths or Physics can enter our courses after taking the first year of H301 MEng/MechF (Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year).
Academic titleAerospace Engineering BEng
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
-Analogue Circuits for Aerospace
-Control
-Electrical Circuits for Aerospace Engineers
-Engineering Mechanics
-Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
-Introduction to Aerospace Design
-Introduction to Aerospace Engineering I
-Thermofluids
-Mathematics A I (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics A II (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics B I (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics BII (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Modelling, Simulation and Control
-Aerostructures and Performance
-Avionic Systems
-Basic Java Programming and Problem-Solving
-Fluids Engineering
-Mathematics III (Control)
-Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java
-Discrete Systems (Aerospace)
-Communication Systems
-Design of Structures, Machines and Systems
-Dynamics of Structures and Machines
-Electronic Devices in Circuits
-Fracture Mechanics and Corrosion
-Materials Design, Selection and Performance
-Thermodynamic Cycles and Heat Transfer
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Aero Propulsion
-Aerodynamic Design
-Aircraft Dynamics and Control
-Engineering Management
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
-Advanced Software Engineering Seminars
-Antennas, Radar and Navigation
-Composite Micromechanics and Strong Reinforcing Fibres
-Computer Architecture
-Data Structures and Algorithms
-Embedded Control Systems
-Finite Element Techniques
-Integrity of Materials and Components
-Manufacturing Systems
-Surface Degradation and Protection