Aerospace Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
UCAS Code: H401 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
At least two A levels including grade B in mathematics.
Engineering - with merit in at least 24 level 3 credits including mathematics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to level 3 qualifications, you are expected to have at least level 2 literacy and numeracy skills, typically, GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or passes in level 2 Functional Skills.
At least five subjects studied at higher level, including grade H1 (A if awarded before 2016) in mathematics.
Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) in an appropriate discipline including distinction in a maths-related unit.
Including grade C in higher level mathematics.
Including grade C in higher level mathematics.
UCAS Tariff
Tariff points may be from any combination of recognised level 3 qualifications including mathematics. The preferred second subject is physics, but alternative science, technology and engineering subjects are also acceptable.
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
**Optional year in industry**: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence.
Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking.
**Course overview**: Teesside University's MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering degree builds on the extensive range of subjects included in the BEng (Hons) by providing advanced topics in aerospace engineering including advanced aerodynamics and complex UAV design projects. You can also choose from a range of options in advanced subjects which include rotorcraft, flight simulation, computational fluid dynamics and production management.
Top reasons to study aerospace engineering at Teesside: professional accreditation, real-world experience, state-of-the-art facilities, extra-curricula activities.
**After the course**: In addition to the aerospace industries your skills and knowledge will also be relevant to the automobile, engineering process, oil and gas, electronics, electrical engineering and renewable energy industries, to name just a few. We prepare you for the world of work by giving you the opportunity to go on work placements, attend industry events (Cleveland Institution of Engineers), take part in company visits and get involved with collaborative research carried out by industry (Nissan, Sabre Rail, Cummins, Caterpillar).
Modules
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Assessment methods
Your programme includes a range of types of assessment including coursework assignments, project reports and formal examinations. You are expected to attend a range of lectures, small-group tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions. Your programme also includes a substantial final-year research-based project. You are also expected to spend time on your own - self-study time - to review lecture notes, prepare coursework assignments, work on projects and revise for assessments.
You typically spend four out of five days a week in classes and laboratories at the University, and on one day each week transport will be provided to take you to our facility in Hartlepool where you will utilise the laboratories, facilities, workshops and aircraft to perform group design and project work, as well as laboratory work associated with some of your technical modules.
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Just over a thousand UK graduates got a degree in aerospace engineering in 2015. There are a few dedicated employers, unevenly spread around the country, and so there's often competition for graduates looking for their first job - which leads to a relatively high (although improving) early unemployment rate, and a good grade is particularly important for graduates. Sponsorship and work experience can be key if you're after the most sought-after roles in the industry. Starting salaries are usually good and graduates commonly go into the aerospace (yes, this does include manufacture of equipment for satellites and space operations) and defence industries. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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