BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies with Foundation Year

This module aims to develop your practical skillset practical on various engineering aspects in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will build your expertise in computer aided design and practice this in an industry-linked group activity offered by our partners . This group activity will offer you the opportunity to interact with industrial partners and build highly sought skills including risk, stakeholder and security analysis, communication, teamwork and project management skills. At the end of the module, you will be versed in the entire engineering process of analysing a brief, designing a solution, testing and reporting, all key milestones in the engineering profession.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to key engineering principles essential for understanding engineering systems. You will explore a range of topics such as statics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, kinematics, electronics, and materials science. You will develop a solid foundation in fundamental engineering concepts, which will allow you to achieve broad understanding.

In this module, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of control systems. You will focus on the control principles including components, circuit design, and system control. You will gain hands-on experience in designing, operating, and troubleshooting control and instrumentation systems via rigorous hands-on laboratory activities, which will prepare you for a career in various engineering sectors, from automotive to aviation and signal analysis to name a few.

In this module, you will investigate the underlying principles of thermodynamic cycles and fluids analysis exhibited by a range of aerospace engine types and fuel systems. You will conduct detailed analysis on heat transfer mechanics within propulsion systems including electrical and hydrogen powered transportation systems.

This module empowers students to take part in a sustained practical project centred on aircraft design to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and design sensibilities. Furthermore, students will deepen their understanding and enhance their skills to mirror professional practices in aircraft design environments and the team scenario. Moreover, you will showcase high levels of creativity, assess project management and risk mitigation, whilst considering environmental impact.

In this module you will undertake an innovative engineering project encompassing all your acquired engineering skills, knowledge and creativity. Your project can involve design, research, experimentation or computational solution. You will identify and plan your project following a rigorous assessment of project management, environmental, societal and provide an in-depth analysis of the commercial context of your solution. You will then execute the project under the supervision of academics or industrial partners, wherever possible, and provide a new solution to a real-world problem embedding risk and security management and strong communication skills. Upon completion, you will be ready for the challenges of the engineering industry or further academic pursuits.