Entry Requirements
Tariff Points
For entry in 2012
MEng:
- A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points, typically AAA, including A-level mathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.
- IB: 32, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics at Higher Level.
- 14-19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300; Acceptable only with A-Level mathematics at grade A.
BEng:
- A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, typically AAB including A-level mathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.
- IB: 30, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics at Higher Level. 14-19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250; Acceptable only with A-Level mathematics at grade A.
Pre-requisites
Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above.
English Requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing sub-test
- TOEFL: 79 internetbased total
- GCSE: English language grade C.
Visa Requirements
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
- Start Date:
- 19/09/2011
- Duration:
- BEng, full-time: Three years or four years including a professional placement. MEng, full-time: Four years or five years including a professional placement.
Course Content
This course is designed for students who have a fascination and enjoy the prospect of being involved in aerospace technology.
Course Structure
Year one:The first year provides a broad foundation in engineering concepts with a slant towards practical applications.
Core modules:
- Basic engineering science
- Design
- Engineering laboratory
- Manufacturing methods
- Mathematics and computing.
The second year puts increasing emphasis on aviation-related skills such as aircraft design.
Core modules:
- Aeronautical design, including applied aerodynamics and aircraft structures
- Engineering management
- Mathematics, statistics and computing
- Structures, materials, fluid dynamics, mechatronics and thermodynamics, all with engineering application
You will also take a course in flight testing. Industrial lectures, given by experts from the aerospace industry, are part of aeronautical design teaching.
Year three:
The course becomes more specialised with a choice of subjects. As well as the group design project mentored by industry experts, the individual project allows you to investigate a subject of particular interest. BEng students with good grades at the end of the third year may transfer to the MEng programme.
Options from:
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft structures
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Flight dynamics
- Gas turbine engineering
- System reliability and safety.
Year four:
Year four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view of engineering design and creativity and innovation in problem solving. You also have the opportunity to select a greater number of specialised subjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching:
Methods include lectures, tutorials, group design, practical sessions and field trips. We combine analytical, experimental, group interactive teaching and learning techniques to encourage independent study, teamwork, communication, creativity and critical thinking. Courses are reviewed regularly to respond to the priority needs of the engineering market place, meeting the requirements of the Engineering Council. The courses are taught by staff from the Centre for Aeronautics, supported by relevant specialists as well as visiting staff from industry.
Assessment:
Assessment is by means of coursework and examinations. Group learning, teamwork and communication skills are assessed through design group studies, reports as well as presentations. Practical and technical communication skills are assessed through laboratory work and data analysis together with project reports.
Fees
- Full Time EU: £3,375
- Full Time Non EU: £11,500
The part time fee is per year.
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are awarded every year to students who achieve good entry qualifications.
Prizes
Prizes awarded by the various professional engineering bodies and the University are also available to students who continue to demonstrate good academic performance throughout their studies.Placements
Placement year (optional): Students may choose to complete an industrial placement year after the second or third academic year. Placement students gain a greater understanding of the aeronautical engineering profession and this may also count towards the experience requirement for a professional engineering qualification. Recent successful placements have included IHS ESDU, AgustaWestland and British Airways Engineering.Career Prospects
Aeronautical engineering graduates work in all areas of the aircraft and airline industries. They also work in other high-tech industries such as motormanufacturing and offshore oil and gas extraction.
Careers in aeronautical engineering in the UK are provided, not only by the larger companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, AgustaWestland Helicopters and QinetiQ, but also by many successful small companies that supply components and services. A number of graduates move on to a career in flying.
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