Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

This module is an introduction to engineering drawing and computer aided design tools, including MATLAB. This will support you in your subsequent years of study.

This module is designed to equip you with a range of design knowledge, skills and experience relevant to your chosen route of academic study within Engineering.

This module will equip you with the basic analytical skills and knowledge needed for your course. It will emphasise building confidence and competence in a range of analytical skills that are used for real-world problems.

This module will equip you with the fundamental principles, practical skills and hands-on experience relevant to your course. It will emphasise building confidence and competence in a practical working environment.

This module is designed to help you develop and reinforce basic mathematical skills needed for study in science, engineering, and computing subjects. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence and competence in a range of mathematical skills that are used in real-world problems.

This module will enhance your ability to communicate effectively within your chosen subject and extending your active vocabulary within that field. You'll also revise and consolidate your proficiency in using professional language effectively while gaining skills needed for independent learning.

This module has been created to equip you with the information, skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your chosen route of academic study in engineering. 

On this module you'll analyse the functionality of each aerospace vehicle system. You'll also learn methods for safety assessment in relation to the design, reliability, safety and certification of vehicle systems.

You'll be introduced to the basic concepts, theories and methodologies needed for the analysis of simple deformable structural components. You'll also learn about the generation of lift and drag on lifting surfaces operating in incompressible flows.

This module aims to develop your knowledge and skills in Engineering Design. You'll develop skills in design methodology, computer aided design, technical drawing and sustainable design.

This module enables you to recognise and use essential core mathematical methods and computational analysis to support further study of engineering and technology.

This module imparts knowledge of computer-aided design, programming, digital electronics, and manufacturing techniques. It readies you for diverse engineering tasks involving system design, manufacturing, and testing in various disciplines.

This module will develop and establish the fundamental principles of engineering science. You'll learn basic engineering practice and problem-solving techniques. You'll also be introduced to associated measurement techniques.

On this module you'll be introduced to fixed-wing aircraft design and optimisation using Systems Engineering principles. You'll practically analyse the basics of aircraft aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and control to design and manufacture a fully integrated UAV.

This module provides a technical overview of spacecraft flight and subsystems. You'll develop analytical and simulation techniques and skills for spacecraft mission planning.

You'll get a better understanding of fluid mechanics, emphasising high-speed compressible flow theory and its application to aircraft problems. You'll also apply stress analysis on aircraft components, and gain an appreciation for the interaction between aerodynamic loads and structural deformations.

On this module you'll be introduced to the principle facts regarding aviation theory for Pilot training. You'll apply a range of methods for Technical and Navigation subjects and develop practical skills in Flight Planning, Performance and Weather Forecasting.

This module will introduce you to the principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in the context of aerodynamics and heat engines and motor sports engineering. It will develop your problem solving, mathematical modelling and computational modelling skills.

On this module you'll further your knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Simulation as used in the engineering industry.

This module aims to further develop your analytical knowledge and techniques necessary to analyse and solve a variety of engineering situations and problems.

This module looks at structural analysis, emphasising static stress analysis for elastic continua, including two-dimensional structures. You'll learn finite element methods for computational analysis using ANSYS/Comsol, aiming to understand key concepts in advanced fibre-reinforced composite structure design.

This module covers aircraft flight dynamics, stability, and control systems. It emphasises the importance of stability analysis and the inclusion of Stability Augmentation Systems (SAS) for improved control loop performance.

Our module aims to explore contemporary trends in technological developments. You will be provided a technical overview of main engine types and applications. You will also study scientific frameworks and research methods around calculating engine performance.

This module involves planning, executing, and reporting on an engineering project. The project includes investigation, analysis, design, evaluation, testing, and manufacturing, based on current research or development.

In this module, you will understand the complete process required to develop and compute a solution to a problem in fluid dynamics. You will perform a numerical CFD simulation of a simple flow of engineering interest.