BEng Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction
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 a 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 Higher 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 with Private Pilot Instruction BEng
Course descriptionTypical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
-Analogue Circuits for Aerospace
-Control
-Electrical Circuits for Aerospace Engineers
-Engineering Mechanics
-Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
-Ground Training for Flight
-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
-Communication Systems
-Control System Design
-Design of Structures, Machines and Systems
-Dynamics of Structures and Machines
-Electronic Devices in Circuits
-Flight Training
-Fluids Engineering
-Fracture Mechanics and Corrosion
-Materials Design, Selection and Performance
-Mathematics III (Control)
-Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java
-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