Aeronautical engineering beng(hons) (with integrated foundation year)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton and Hove
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton and hove
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in engineering if you do not hold the required scientific A-levels or equivalent qualifications, are changing career, or returning to study.
The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need to progress. You will be required to successfully complete the foundation year before progressing to the degree course.
With a focus on employability, the course is designed with input from industry experts and accrediting bodies. Our Industrial Advisory Board contributes to the ongoing development of the programme, keeping it updated and relevant, while guest lecturers reinforce our strong industrial links and provide networking opportunities.
You will get involved in challenging and rewarding project work and have the chance to join the Formula Student team. Working in groups with other engineering specialists will develop your teamwork, project management, presentation, and communication skills, giving you an experience that mirrors industry.
The option of a paid professional placement year will help build confidence and provide valuable contacts.
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Subjects
- Communication Training
- Team Training
- Engineering
- Industry
- Systems
- Planning
- Project
- Materials
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Engineering Skills
- Design
Course programme
Year 1
Through a shared first year with our automotive and mechanical engineering courses, you will explore topics such as energy systems, materials and manufacture, maths for engineers, mechanical design including computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering practice.
A major design project, integrating practical and theoretical work, reinforces this learning.
Modules- Engineering Mathematics
In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems.
On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems, and apply an appropriate analytical method, or software tool to solve a mathematical model.
- Engineering Practice
On this module you will develop your engineering skills using projects as the focus of your learning.
You will work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication and planning. Concepts across a range of engineering specialisms will be introduced as part of a problem-based approach.
- Mechanical Design
This module introduces you to the principles of mechanical design and communicating engineering design intent. You will acquire skills in drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing software package such as SolidWorks, and basic concepts of mechanical design and machine components.
- Energy Systems
This module will provide you with an introduction to energy production, conversion, storage, conservation and coupling. This will be achieved utilising basic applied concepts relating to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and engineering economics.
- Design Project
In this module teams of engineers have the task of designing and manufacturing a functional product. Each team member has to apply a range of engineering skills and knowledge to realise the design. You will gain experience of working within a team, planning and managing the design project.
- Materials and Manufacture
This module introduces you to materials and their properties, a range of manufacturing processes, and environmental considerations used to make components from various materials.
Aeronautical engineering beng(hons) (with integrated foundation year)