Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Overview

The Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) is a specialised subject vital for future aviation, providing a solid foundation in engineering principles applied to aircraft design and systems. The course curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry. It helps students to shape the future of flight.

This course will also teach the design, development, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in this exciting industry. Students will get hands-on experience and work on exciting projects with industry professionals to make a real impact in the aviation world.

Objectives

  1. Develop a foundation in aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion, and control systems.
  2. Develop skills for aircraft system design, analysis, and testing.
  3. To cultivate problem-solving, analytical, and design skills.
  4. Prepare graduates for leadership roles.

Prerequisites

  1. Strong background in mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.
  2. Interest in aviation and aircraft technology.
  3. Passion for aerospace and engineering design.
  4. Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
  5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  6. Desire for positive impact.

Curriculum Outline

  1. Materials and Structures
  2. Thermofluids
  3. Computing
  4. Engineering Design and Manufacture
  5. Aircraft System and Performance Design
  6. Engineering Mathematics 1
  7. Engineering Mathematics 2
  8. Engineering Mechanics
  9. Risk Analysis
  10. Structural Design Project
  11. Engineering Mathematics 3
  12. Dynamics and Vibration
  13. Systems Reliability Assessment
  14. Incompressible Aerodynamics
  15. Aircraft Structural Loading and Stress Analysis
  16. Mechanics of Materials
  17. Compressible Flow
  18. Control Engineering
  19. Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft Performance
  20. Electrotechnology
  21. BEng Project
  22. Aircraft Stability and Flight Test
  23. Spacecraft Engineering
  24. Noise Control
  25. Gas Turbine Design 1
  26. Stress and Structural Analysis
  27. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
  28. Sensor Fusion for Intelligent Vehicles
  29. Aircraft Design
  30. Gas Turbine Design 2
  31. Finite Element Methods
  32. Aerodynamics
  33. Principles of Composite Materials & Structures
  34. Flight Control Systems
  35. Machine Intelligence
  36. Battery Technology
  37. University Wide Language Programme

Teaching Method

  1. Lectures
  2. Tutorials
  3. Field trips
  4. Independent study
  5. Group work
  6. Supervision
  7. Workshops
  8. Laboratory work
  9. Practical sessions

Modules

  1. Aerospace Engineering Principles
  2. Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 1
  3. Engineering Design And Practice
  4. Engineering Mechanics
  5. Engineering Thermofluids
  6. Aerodynamics And Propulsion
  7. Control System Analysis
  8. Engineering Mathematics 2
  9. Engineering Product Commercialisation
  10. Flight Dynamics And Control
  11. Mechanical Design And Structures
  12. Aerospace Engineering Applications
  13. Aircraft Design Group Project
  14. Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
  15. Engineering Project
  16. Structural Analysis And Fea

Assessment Methods

  1. Laboratory
  2. Coursework
  3. Teamworking
  4. Presentations
  5. Project reports
  6. Design projects
  7. Technical assignments

Course Duration

This programme may vary depending on the institutions and countries, but the general standard options in the UK are:

  1. 03 years full-time
  2. 04 years full-time (placement)

Facilities

  1. Wind tunnels
  2. Anechoic chamber
  3. Indoor UAV testing
  4. Structures testing facilities
  5. Gas-turbine engines
  6. Eight purpose-built automotive engine test cells
  7. Hawk aircraft
  8. 6-axis of motion road and aircraft simulator
  9. Chassis dynamometer, high and low-temperature fuel cell testing facilities
  10. Numerous instrumented test vehicles.
  11. Flight simulators
  12. Material testing labs
  13. Aircraft hangars and workshops
  14. Electrical engineering and telecoms lab
  15. Power engineering lab
  16. Thermofluids and aeronautical lab
  17. Fluid engineering lab

Career Pathways

  1. Aeronautical engineer
  2. Aeronautical designer
  3. Aerospace engineer
  4. Aerodynamics engineer
  5. Mechanical engineer
  6. Structural engineer (Aerospace)
  7. Flight Test engineer
  8. Avionics engineer
  9. Propulsion engineer
  10. Electronics engineer
  11. Military aircraft maintenance engineer
  12. Missile systems engineer
  13. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engineer
  14. Airline maintenance engineer
  15. Airline systems engineer
  16. Airline operations engineer
  17. Aeronautical research scientist
  18. Aeronautical simulation specialist
  19. Aeronautical composite materials engineer
  20. Buyers and procurement officers
  21. CNC programmers (aerospace industry)
  22. CAD technician
  23. Finance graduate schemes
  24. Senior leaders

Fees and Fundings

  1. Tuition fees are £29,750 (per year) and may vary depending on the institution.
  2. Scholarships, grants, and financial opportunities are available.
  3. Government loan aid is available.

Entry Requirements

  1. HSC minimum 75% or 4.0 / 5.0 of total GPA.
  2. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points overall.
  3. Successful completion of IFY from a UK institution.
  4. A-Level requirements are outlined on the course page.
  5. English language requirements (IELTS or TOEFL).
  6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Field Work and Internships

  1. Opportunities for internships with leading aerospace companies, airlines, and defence organisations.
  2. Field projects on aircraft performance, testing, and maintenance.

Certifications

  1. Professional Engineer (PE)
  2. Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  3. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPE)
  4. Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)
  5. Flight Test Engineer

Intakes

Typically, it takes twice a year (fall and spring), but may vary like:

  1. Fall (September/October)
  2. Spring (January/February)
  3. Summer (May/June)

Student Testimony

"I decided to study Aeronautical Engineering because I had a passion for aviation and aerospace and a desire to understand the intricacies of air travel. I was very keen on problem solving and analysing complex situations to get to a solution; this helped me decide to pursue the engineering sector of aerospace." Says - "Ken Yau, Aeronautical Engineering BEng".

Frequently asked questions

Core subjects typically include aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion, control systems, materials science, and computer-aided design (CAD).

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