Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons)

Programme in detail

The MEng is designed to offer students a greater depth and breadth of specialist knowledge in the core aerospace subjects with a range of advanced Year Four modules, such as such as Advanced Aerodynamics; Advanced Aerostructures; Flight Handling Qualities; Advanced guidance systems and Enterprise Studies. Students are then able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in the Year 4 Capstone Design Project.

Year One students study core engineering modules such as Structures; Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Materials; Maths; Electronics and Management. The Pilot Studies module provides a first insight into this exciting career. This, alongside general engineering skills such as technical drawing and communication, is reinforced throughout the year via a ‘design-build-test’ project where students are required to demonstrate their learning by creating an unmanned glider aircraft for use in a humanitarian mission. The pilot studies module (based on the PPL ground school syllabus) complements the flight training programme of 20 hours which is mandatory.

Year Two students take modules in Aeroengines; Avionics; Computer Programming; Maths; Dynamics; Structures; Design; Aircraft Performance and Project Management. The Pilot Studies modules are based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus.

Year Three students undertake an individual project providing the opportunity to conduct research and develop innovative concepts in their preferred technical area of interest. They also take modules in Aircraft design; Aerodynamics; Flight dynamics and control; Aerostructures; Avionics; Composite materials and management. They can also take optional modules in topics such as spaceflight.