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Aeronautical Engineering (with integrated foundation year)
BEng(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years (with integrated foundation year)

    With placement year 5 years (with integrated foundation year)

    UCAS code H415

    Professional accreditation

    The foundation year aspect of this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as a suitable pathway into the BEng(Hons) degrees at the university.

    Aeronautical Engineering at Brighton is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as partially meeting the educational requirements stage for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

    About the course

    Choosing our Aeronautical Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) course offers students a preparatory year before starting degree level studies. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students automatically progress to the first year of our Aeronautical Engineering course.

    Brighton's engineering foundation year is one of the longest-running and most successful engineering foundation courses in the UK.

    For entry to the integrated foundation year applicants may have non-scientific A/AS-levels, or be mature students with alternative qualifications. Others may have studied relevant subjects but not met the degree entry requirements, or wish to upgrade their qualifications to meet those required for CEng-accredited courses.

    Our Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) 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 industrial relevance of the course is enhanced by staff who are actively engaged with local industry and in conducting industrially relevant research.

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

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    UCAS tariff:
    180 points with maths and/or physics AS-level or above.
    240 points without maths and/or physics AS level or above.
    General Studies excluded.

    BTEC
    MMP/DM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    24 points, specified subjects; certificates considered.

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

    For non-native speakers of English:
    EU students must have an English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent to be considered for the Home Stream. EU students who do not meet this requirement will be considered for the EU stream and will normally need UK AS-level equivalent qualifications including maths and/or physics (minimum grade C) and English proficiency of IELTS 5.0or equivalent.

    Other:
    mature students without these qualifications but with relevant industrial experience may be considered.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    During your foundation year lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and seminars provide a varied learning environment.

    The foundation year runs in two parallel streams: a home stream and an EU stream. The home stream is for UK home students but may also include those from outside the UK who require no English language support. The second stream is for EU students who need to improve their English language skills in addition to their academic qualifications. International students who require a foundation program and English language support should contact the University of Brighton's International College: www.brighton.ac.uk/ubic

    In year 1, a major design project enables you to familiarise yourself with the course and your 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 year 2 you can develop your experience by opting for an industrial placement year.

    The final year comprises specialist options and a major individual project which is often supported by industry. These courses benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of the staff.

    Students who achieve the required standard in the second year may choose to progress to year 3 of the MEng programme.

    Syllabus

    Foundation year:

    Home stream
    Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    EU stream
    English for Academic Purposes
    Options from:
    Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    Year 1
    Mathematics
    Engineering Concepts
    CAE and Design
    Design and Applications Project
    Aircraft and Automotive Systems
    Materials and Manufacture

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

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Product Innovation and Management
    Control Systems
    Engineering Simulation
    Individual project
    Advanced Fluid Dynamics
    Aircraft Design
    Two options from:
    Radio and Navigation Systems
    Materials Engineering
    Air Propulsion Systems

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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.

    BEng(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (with integrated Foundation Year)  [P8ED003]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    This degree is very popular in industry and consequently our graduates have a good employment record. 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.

    After satisfactory completion you may go on to further postgraduate study or research within the school or elsewhere.

    Visit the careers service website.

Applying for 2013 entry

We have limited places available on this course.

Please call us for advice 01273 644644

International applicants should call
+44 (0)207 250 6749

Application process
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01273 642428
Email cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

 


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