Aerospace Engineering (with Placement)
City, University of London
UCAS Code: H407 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
to include GCE A level grade B in Mathematics
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline for entry to the BEng only. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics unless BTEC is taken in which case a grade 6 (B) in Mathematics is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5 OR Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016) with minimum grade D in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics. (See www.city.ac.uk for other options.)
T Level
in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall "Distinction" with at least B in the core. Must have "Distinction" in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering
UCAS Tariff
to include GCE A level grade B in Mathematics
About this course
This degree equips you with skills in the design, construction, analysis and testing of aerospace systems. As an aerospace engineer, you will be a pillar of scientific and technical knowledge in air transport, defence and space, the UK's fastest-growing engineering sectors.
Prepare for a career in aerospace engineering and become instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable air transport, communications, security and space exploration.
This course offers you high-level knowledge of analysis, design and the operational tools of aerospace vehicles and their systems. We will develop your professional engineering skills over three years, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future industry trends. Challenging design projects and an optional industrial placement will enhance your real-world engineering skills and future opportunities.
You will develop a strong technical background in key areas of aerospace engineering, including air/spaceship structure, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Sustainable life-cycle engineering skills will be integral to your learning.
- Benefit from strong links to industry and valuable external involvement in the degree programme
- Learn from City’s vision of sustainable engineering, a fundamental aspect of future aerospace engineering
- Study in world-leading test facilities, including our low turbulence wind tunnel and high-speed tunnel, belonging to the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative
- Work with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and high-performance computational fluid solvers, both developed at City and supported by world experts Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus.
- Boost your employability with an optional placement year, giving real-world experience – recent placements have included BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus.
As a graduate in aerospace engineering, you will help to develop a more sustainable aerospace industry of the future. You will also witness increased activity in aerial transport, defence, satellite communication and space exploration.
Wherever your future lies after City, your multidisciplinary skills and experience collaborating with international teams mean you will be in demand.
Our graduates are respected in the industry for their educational experience of working on challenging interdisciplinary projects which are relevant to real-world needs. This is demonstrated by their employment at the following elite global organisations - BAE SYSTEMS, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, Bombardier, Dassault.
We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Royal Aeronautical Society, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.
Modules
Students develop a strong technical background in the key subjects of Aerospace Engineering such as air/space-ship structure, design, propulsion, control and manufacturing. Management studies and sustainable life-cycle engineering skills are also integral parts of the course.
Year 1
Our shared engineering first year allows you to build a foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computing.
-The Engineering in Society - Social responsibility (15 credits)
-Engineering Design 1 (15 credits)
-Introduction to Mechanics of materials and manufacturing (15 credits)
-Electronics - including circuits, digital and analog electronics (15 credits)
-Introduction to programming (15 credits)
-Engineering Science (15 credits)
-Mathematics 1 (15 credits)
-Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
Year 2
Take modules including composite material design, fundamentals of structural stability and air flow behaviour. Understand how aeronautics and aerospace engineering fits in the circular economy.
-The Engineer in Society: Sustainability and Circular Economy (15 credits)
-Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
-Engineering Design 2 (15 credits)
-Fluid Mechanics (15 credits)
-Structures and Materials (15 credits)
-Thermodynamics (15 credits)
-Mechatronics and Systems (15 credits)
-Data Analysis for Engineers (15 credits)
Year 3
Deepen your expertise with applied modules in analysis and design of typical aircraft, sustainable manufacturing and achieving zero-emission flight of the future. Learn about wind tunnel flows and complete an aerospace engineering project.
-Individual project (30 credits)
-Aerospace Engineering in the society (15 credits)
-Composite Analysis and Manufacturing (15 credits)
-Aerospace Propulsion (15 credits)
-Gas Dynamics (15 credits)
-Flight Mechanics (15 credits)
-Telecommunication Systems (15 credits)
Assessment methods
Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports.
Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.
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City, University of London
Department of Engineering
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