Aeronautical Engineering BEng
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
48 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Aeronautical Engineering BEng
Aeronautical and Aerospace engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, with extensive career opportunities in research and development, testing, and maintenance.
This course covers the basic principles of aeronautical engineering, including experimental and theoretical aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight dynamics and control, aircraft propulsion, flight simulation technologies, aircraft structures and computational aerodynamics.
Employment opportunities include careers in aeronautics and aerospace, namely aircraft aerodynamics, wind turbine design and maintenance, aviation management, defense sector, aircraft maintenance, repair and operation services (MRO).
You can study Aeronautical Engineering either as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or a four-year integrated master’s MEng (Hons). At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng (Hons) or continuing for a further year for a MEng (Hons), subject to meeting the progression requirements.
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Curriculum
Year one
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Mechanical Principles - Statics
- Mechanical Principles - Dynamics
- Thermofluids
- Aircraft Design Principles
- CAE and Programming
- Mechanics of Flight
Year two
- Aircraft Structures and Materials
- Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
- Project Management
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Introduction to Control Engineering
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Product Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- Placement Year (Optional)
Year three
- Individual Project
- Flight Simulation Technology
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Human Factors and Flight Safety
- Computational Aerodynamics 1
- Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
- Management Concepts in Aviation (optional)
- Navigation and Pilot Studies (optional)
Year four (MEng)
- Group Project
- Advanced Flight Dynamics
- Aircraft Handling Qualities and Control
- Engineering Business Environment
- Systems Operations Management (optional)
- Computational Aerodynamics 2
- Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (optional)
- Unmanned Aero Vehicle Design (optional)
- Composite Materials (optional)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After completing this programme, graduates have the skills to pursue employment in aeronautical and aerospace industries, civil aviation management, the defence sector, aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul services.
According to a House of Commons briefing paper, the UK aerospace industry is the biggest in Europe and the second biggest in the world with a turnover of £31 billion in 2016. It employs 95,000 people, with the greatest number of jobs in the South West and East Midlands.
The Aeronautical Engineering team believes the industry will continue to grow in the coming years as technology continues to develop, and this course will help to train the next generation of aerospace professionals.
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study