Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: H415
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
Must include a E Grade in A-Level Maths Applicants who have not studied A-Level Maths will be offered the BSc Physics with a Foundation Year programme (F305) - Applicants can progress onto BEng Aeronautical Engineering upon completion of this Foundation Year Must include Pass in Science Practical (Science A level)
AS levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
64 UCAS tariff points from and Engineering or Science based Access course
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or grade 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths OR Physics
64 UCAS tariff points including Higher Level Maths AND Physics
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Engineering and Science subjects (Electrical Eng, Manufacturing Eng) with Merits in all Maths modules
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Engineering and Science subjects (Electrical Eng, Manufacturing Eng) with Merits in all Maths modules
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
64 UCAS tariff points including E in Advanced Higher Maths
64 UCAS tariff points including D in Higher Maths
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 1 A2 or equivalent
Accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
About this course
**Major airlines are constantly seeking opportunities to fly further, improve fuel-efficiency and enhance safety. Get onboard for a successful, lucrative career in a global industry with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Salford.**
Our Foundation Year is an effective bridging course for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the BEng degree. Learning takes place in our Peel Park campus, minutes from central Manchester, voted the UK’s most liveable city in 2018. You’ll complete a range of modules to develop your maths and physics knowledge, so you have the confidence and ability required for higher-level engineering study.
You’ll gain awareness of social, legal and environmental issues that are associated with the role of a senior engineer. You’ll study a broad range of engineering subjects to prepare you for a wide variety of careers. Led by our academic engineering team, our Foundation Year will give you the capabilities to take your passion for engineering further. On successful completion, this course will provide a seamless entry on to our full Aeronautical Engineering degree course.
Our Aeronautical Engineering courses scored 91% for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2020 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data)
**Features**
• Complete experiments and projects in aeronautical laboratories, using our flight simulators to enter national competitions which Salford has won twice
• Specialise in propulsion, computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, materials and structures
• Develop a deeper understanding of the theory of statics and dynamics and flight control as related to the dynamic behaviour of an aircraft
• Learn about aircraft design, including detailed refinement of component design and major interactions that have a crucial influence on the overall design effectiveness
• Assess aircraft performance by modelling aerodynamic loads and propulsion system performance, leading to key results in both steady and accelerated flight
Modules
Year one modules may include: Engineering Methodology (Semester 1 and Semester 2), Mechanical Systems, Study Skills, Experimental Methods, Power and Energy. Year two modules may include: Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems, Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics, Engineering Structures and Engineering Dynamics, Product Engineering, Aviation Business Enterprise. Year three modules may include: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design Enterprise, Aircraft Structures, Engineering Mathematics, Flight Systems, Navigation Systems and Aircraft Performance. Year 4; Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design Enterprise, Finite Element Analysis and Structural Mechanics, Flight Systems, Industrial Management and Project Preparation.
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
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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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