Aeronautical Engineering (top-up degree) BSc(Hons)

• Overview

  This one-year course offers students the chance to top up their engineering foundation degree or HND with an honours degree qualification and to broaden their range of skills and improve their career prospects. You will be taught how to turn ideas into reality by applying the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and maintenance of highly sophisticated aircraft. The degree also helps develop transferable skills such as oral and written communication, teamworking, analytical skills and time management, all of which provide a sound basis for employment in the aerospace industry.

  Throughout this practical engineering course, you will also develop the range of specialist skills, knowledge and understanding needed to become an Incorporated Engineer.
  

  Course duration

  Full-time: 1 year min
  

  Part-time: 2 years min
  

  UCAS code H414

• Course content

  Course structure

  The course is mostly delivered through lectures with specific laboratory and coursework activities built in to give practical insights into the theory. In addition to the time spent at university, 20 hours per week independent study is expected.

  Areas of study

  You will study modelling and simulation, aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion systems, aircraft structures and body design, aircraft maintenance, computer aided engineering, and product innovation and management.

  Syllabus

  Aerodynamics
  Control and Simulation
  Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  Aircraft Design
  Aircraft Maintenance
  Pilot Studies
  Computer Aided Engineering
  Product Innovation and Management
  Project

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  Foundation degree/HND
  /HNC in a relevant subject.

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

• Career opportunities

  Graduates will be equipped with the specialist knowledge to start their career in aeronautical design in the commercial and military aircraft sector or technical management of aeronautical infrastructure or systems.

  However, Aeronautical Engineering encompasses many modern and leading edge technologies which are often far in advance of other industries so an honours degree in this area equips graduates with skills that are not only useful for a career in the aviation industry but in many other fields of engineering. Career options include airframe design, engine design and testing, flight testing and wind tunnel testing, aircraft maintenance, design of unmanned aerial vehicles, stress analysis, aerodynamics, and flight simulation.
  

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• 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.

  BSc Hons Aeronauical Engineering (top-up)	[P1EG036]
  UK/EU (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  Island Students (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  International (Full Time)	12,500 GBP

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