MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

The aerospace field is extensive and services a rapidly expanding and exciting market. Graduates from this course will find many opportunities for well-paid jobs such as designing aerospace components and systems or managing engineers and technicians. The multidisciplinary nature of the subject area provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industries, from design and manufacture to process control in the aerospace sector. Graduates may also study for a taught postgraduate degree, MSc, or a research degree, MPhil/PhD, within the School.

104 UCAS points
A Levels - grades BCC to include Maths and either a Technology or Science-based subject.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma (Technology or Science-based subject) or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma (Technology or Science-based subject) grade DMM
Access to HE in Science Diploma: 45 credits - 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit

Whilst the UK no longer builds complete passenger aircraft, we are leaders in providing aircraft systems. These range from Airbus A380 wings and Boeing Dreamliner thermal management systems to Eurofighter Typhoon wheels and brakes, all powered by Rolls Royce aero engines. The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of aerospace engineering recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree.

The first year of study is very much about mastering the underpinning engineering principles, accompanied by an introduction to airframes and aircraft propulsion. Year two combines mechanical engineering topics with specialist modules that include control and aircraft systems, and aircraft and space vehicle structures, together with legislation and regulation frameworks associated with the aerospace industry. You will also study engineering management and learn the role and responsibilities of a professional engineer. The third year of study is again a mix of traditional mechanical engineering subjects, combined with specialist topics such as flight aerodynamics. This is developed further in the MEng to include flight dynamics and control and wind tunnel analysis and verification.