Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

First year modules

Engineering Mathematics -1
Engineering Mathematics -2 
Mechanical Principles- Statics 
Mechanical Principles - Dynamics 
Design and Manufacture 
Aircraft Design Principles 
Programming  
Mechanics of Flight 

Second year modules

Aircraft Structures and Materials 
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 
Project Management 
Engineering Mathematics-3 
Instrumentation and Control 
Flight Dynamics and Control
Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Fluid Mechanics

Third year modules 

• Individual Project 
  Flight Simulation Technology 
  Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  Human Factors in Flight Safety 
  Computational Aerodynamics
  Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity 
  Management Concepts in  Aviation  (optional) 
  Navigation and Pilot Studies (optional)  

MEng modules

• Advanced Flight Dynamics
  Handling Qualities and Control 
  Engineering Business Environment
  Systems  Operations Management 
  Nonlinear Dynamical Systems  (optional)
  Unmanned Aero Vehicle Design  (optional)
  Advanced  Composite Materials  (optional)
  Computational Aerodynamics
  Industrial Project 

Modules are subject to validation and change

Aeronautical Engineering is taught by knowledgeable and professionally experienced staff giving you the opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the aeronautical engineering fundamentals along with the personal skills that will enable you to study successfully and embark on a rewarding career.

A combination of different forms of teaching is used throughout Aeronautical Engineering, with an emphasis on lectures, supporting tutorials and laboratory classes.

Student-centred learning takes place through research and presentation of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments and practical-work-based exercises for the development of required skills and through understanding of delivered material.

You will be exposed to industry-standard computational methods 3D design, CFD and FEA analysis, Matlab/Simulink, C++ programming software and have access to computer and experimental laboratory facilities throughout the course.

Contact hours

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test. Your precise timetable will depend on the optional modules you choose to take, however, you will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week, and we expect you to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.

Engineering students have taken part in work experience placements at a number of local, national and international companies including BMW AG, Airbus UK and Siemens.

You can improve your CV, become highly employable and put the skills you learn on your course into practice by taking a work placement as part of your studies.

Technology's dedicated Placement Unit provides support to all of our students looking to integrate a placement within their university career on both undergraduate degrees and postgraduate masters programmes. The placement unit will help you search for placement opportunities, create and refine your CV and interview approach, and offer any advice you need to find a great placement. Our placement students have worked for a range of organisations from small business through to multinational companies across the world including Microsoft, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo International.

Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world scenario before you have graduated.