MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics / Aerodynamics (4 years)

University of Southampton
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your degree
As in the BEng, you will gain a solid foundation in aerospace engineering in areas including aerodynamics, astronautics and propulsion along with a wider appreciation of the economic, legal and environmental issues associated with aircraft operations and aircraft performance. On this integrated masters programme you will focus in the third and fourth years on aerodynamic theory and practice for the design, of vehicles, wings and propulsion systems. The course provides excellent preparation for aerodynamics design and research for both the aerospace and F1 industries.

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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4.7
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  • The language faculty in Southampton is very close-knit supportive group of teachers that offers great academic life to the students also with emotional support throughout their degree course. I have received a lot of help and support from my university to help me settle down comfortably in the new environment.
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  • This University is great with loads of activities to do.
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  • I recommend the same experience to all, read and study according to yourself. Thanks for the same.
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Centre rating

HONOR

5.0
23/11/2020
About the course: The language faculty in Southampton is very close-knit supportive group of teachers that offers great academic life to the students also with emotional support throughout their degree course. I have received a lot of help and support from my university to help me settle down comfortably in the new environment.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
01/01/2019
What I would highlight: This University is great with loads of activities to do.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Benoît Prigent

4.0
25/09/2018
What I would highlight: I recommend the same experience to all, read and study according to yourself. Thanks for the same.
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Design
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Course programme

Year 1

The first year provides a background in engineering science, emphasising aerospace aspects. One example is mechanics of flight, involving the performance of an aircraft acted upon by aerodynamic, thrust and gravitational forces.

Semester One

All modules below are compulsory. No optional modules to be undertaken in Year 1

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

MATH1054Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment

FEEG1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Electrical and Electronics Systems

FEEG1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

ThermoFluids

FEEG1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Design and Computing

SESA1015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aircraft Operations and Flight Mechanics

FEEG1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Mechanics, Structures and Materials

Semester Two

All modules below are compulsory. No optional modules to be undertaken in Year 1

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

MATH1054Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment

FEEG1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Electrical and Electronics Systems

FEEG1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

ThermoFluids

FEEG1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Design and Computing

SESA1015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aircraft Operations and Flight Mechanics

FEEG1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Mechanics, Structures and Materials

Year 2

The second year covers the main aerospace engineering subjects. Towards the end of this year you will take a short course in flight testing, in which experiments are performed on board a Jetstream aircraft. A total of 120 credits across two semesters.

Semester One

All modules below are compulsory. No optional modules to be undertaken in Year 2

Compulsory

FEEG2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Systems Design and Computing

FEEG2006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Engineering Management and Law

MATH2048Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II

SESA2022Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aerodynamics

SESA2024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Astronautics

Semester Two

All modules below are compulsory. No optional modules to be undertaken in Year 2

Compulsory

FEEG2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Systems Design and Computing

FEEG2006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Engineering Management and Law

FEEG2005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Materials and Structures

SESA2023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Propulsion

SESA2025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mechanics of Flight

Year 3

In the third year the course includes an individual project, and allows students to undertake some of our specialist modules in aerodynamics, astronautics, materials, etc.

Semester OneCore [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

FEEG3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Individual Project

Compulsory

SESA3029Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aerothermodynamics

SESA3030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aerospace Control Design

Optional

FEEG3001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics

FEEG3004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Human Factors in Engineering

FEEG3006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 60

Semester Abroad: Option 1 S2

SESA6070Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Experimental Methods for Aerodynamics

SESG3019Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Teaching and Communication and the UG Ambassador Scheme

SESG3024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Manufacturing and Materials

SESM3031Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Automobile Systems

SESM3033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Orthopaedic Biomechanics

Semester TwoCore [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

FEEG3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Individual Project

Compulsory

SESA3033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Wing Aerodynamics

SESA3026Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aircraft Structural Design

SESA3040Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Aircraft Design

SESM3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Heat Transfer and Applications

Year 4

In the fourth year the course includes a Group Design Project (FEEG6013), which is compulsory for this theme and totals 45 credit points at level M. This leaves students a total of 105 credit points of Specialist and Optional modules to undertake between Semester 1 and Semester 2, as follows:

At least 60 credits must come from Specialist Modules (O*), to be chosen from the list of 7 Compulsory modules; Up to 45 credits can come from Optional Module Lists (O), with a maximum of 30 credits
selected from the Level 6 Module List.

Semester One

Group Design Project (FEEG6013) is the only compulsory module in the compulsory list. The optional modules below are the Level M Optional Module list for the Aerodynamics Theme.

Optional

FEEG6002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Computational Methods I

FEEG6006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Systems Reliability

FEEG6007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Systems 1

SESA6059Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Spacecraft Structural Design

SESA6075Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aircraft Propulsion

SESG6042Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Microstructural Engineering for Transport Applications

SESM6032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Sustainable energy systems, resources and usage

FEEG6005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applications of CFD

SESA6061Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Turbulence: Physics and modelling

SESA6067Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Flow Control

FEEG3001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics

FEEG3004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Human Factors in Engineering

MATH3081Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Operational Research

MATH3083Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Partial Differential Equations

SESG3019Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Teaching and Communication and the UG Ambassador Scheme

SESG3024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Manufacturing and Materials

SESG6039Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics

SESM3030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Control and Instrumentation

SESM3031Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Automobile Systems

SESM3033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Orthopaedic Biomechanics

SESA6070Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Experimental Methods for Aerodynamics

LAWS3130Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Industrial Law

MANG3048Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Management Science for Engineers

SESA6077Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aeroelasticity

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

FEEG6013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 45

Group Design Project

Semester Two

Group Design Project (FEEG6013) is the only compulsory module in the compulsory list. The optional modules below are the Level M Optional Module list for the Aerodynamics Theme.

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed..

FEEG6013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 45

Group Design Project

Optional

FEEG6008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Systems 2

FEEG6009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations and Case Studies

FEEG6010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Finite Element Analysis

SESA6064Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Aircraft Structures

SESA6071Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Spacecraft Propulsion

SESA6073Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Powered Lift

SESG6036Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Control Design

SESG6040Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)

Additional information

Study Locations: and Highfield Campus

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