ObjectivesLearn to deal with complex engineering issues in a systematic and creative way Employ a range of techniques to review and critically analyse information Design and specify manufacturing processes that can be exploited for prototype manufacture.
Entry requirementsThe programme has been designed to assist engineering graduates seeking employment in the aerospace manufacturing and design sector, and in part-time mode, for practicing engineers from the aerospace industries who wish to extend and update their skills
Academic titleMSc/PgDip Aerospace Design and Manufacture
Course descriptionProgramme content
Modules
-Manufacturing Technology
-Sustainability
-Industrial Aerospace Design Group Project
-Manufacturing System Design and Simulation
-Appropriate and New Materials Technology
-Aerospace Assembly
-Aerostructures
-Dissertation.
Assessment
The programme is assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework.
Career progression
Aerospace design and manufacturing in companies such as British Aerospace and Airbus UK.
DurationTwo years, part-time
PgDip: nine months
Entry requirements
-Typically a minimum of 2:2 honours degree with significant numerate content comparable to first degrees in mechanical or aeronautical engineering
-Non-standard qualifications or experience (which may be subject to assessment through APL/APEL processes)
-International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English - IELTS 6.0 band score or a score of TOEFL at 550 or above (232 computer-based) with a TWE of 4.0 or above are proof of this.