Aeronautical Engineering MEng

• Overview

  This course provides you with a broad education in mechanical engineering and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in aeronautical engineering. Graduates are well placed for a range of interesting careers in the aerospace sector. The MEng route extends your technical understanding whilst developing management expertise and knowledge of business processes.

  Throughout the course you also have the opportunity to take modern European languages including French, German and Spanish.
  

  Course duration

  Full-time: 4 years
  

  Part-time: 8 years
  

  With placement year 5 years
  

  UCAS code H416

• Course content

  Course structure

  In year 1, a major design project enables students to familiarise themselves with the course and their colleagues. Other modules provide a broad foundation in mechanical engineering.

  In year 2, subjects including management and aeronautical computer-aided design and modelling are introduced. Design modules include hands-on workshop practice and transferable skills training. Industry-standard computer-aided engineering software is used throughout the course. After the second year you may also opt for a year-long industrial placement.

  The final two years include specialist options at BEng final year and masters level, and major individual and team projects which are often supported by industry. These options benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of the staff.

  Syllabus

  Year 1
  Design and Applications Project
  Aircraft and Automotive Systems
  Computer-aided Engineering and Design
  Materials and Manufacture
  Mathematics
  Engineering Concepts

  Year 2
  Thermofluids
  Materials
  Manufacturing Engineering
  Computer-aided Engineering
  Dynamics
  Aeronautical Instrumentation and Testing
  Mathematics and Control
  Engineering Design and Management

  Optional placement year or study abroad

  Final two years
  Individual project
  Product Innovation and Management
  Integrating case study
  Aircraft Design
  Advanced Fluid Mechanics
  Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  Interdisciplinary team project
  Operations Management for Logistics
  Computational Fluid Dynamics
  Aircraft Dynamics and Control
  Avionics

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  A-levels:
  AAB including maths and a physical science. General Studies excluded.

  BTEC
  DDD.

  International Baccalaureate:
  36 points, specified subjects including maths and a physical science at Higher level.

  Access to HE Diploma
  pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at distinction and 15 credits at merit or above. Level 3 units in maths and physics required.

  GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
  at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.

  Foundation degree/HND
  /HNC may enable you to start the course in year 2.

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  Other:
  Recognised foundation course with maths and physical sciences.

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

• Career opportunities

  This degree is very popular in industry and consequently our graduates have a good employment record. Recent graduates have gone on to jobs including mechanical engineer at McAlpine Helicopters Ltd, logistics administrator for Lucas Aerospace and trainee graduate engineer at MSX International.

  Graduates are also well prepared to go on to further postgraduate study or research within the school or elsewhere.
  

  Visit the careers centre website.

• Fees and costs

  The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

  The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

  To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

  Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

  MEng Aeronautical Engineering	[P1CA008]
  UK/EU (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  Island Students (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  International (Full Time)	12,900 GBP

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