Engineering (Aeronautical), MEng (Hons)

This engineering degree equips students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to excel and lead in the field. The first two years focus on General Engineering, building a broad foundation for tackling multidisciplinary challenges, with flexibility to switch pathways, such as from civil to aeronautical engineering, based on career goals.From the third year, students specialize in areas like Civil, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, enhanced by design activities and practical training. In the final year, options include Aeronautical Engineering, Renewable Energies, or Bioengineering, culminating in advanced topics and a research dissertation with a leading academic. Year 1 covers core modules in solid mechanics, electronics, thermodynamics, engineering practice, and mathematics, plus optional programming, assessed mainly through exams and coursework, with the dissertation forming a key final-year component.

Year 1 You will study four modules in engineering, one in mathematics and one optional module. In your engineering modules, you will examine 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and implement engineering algorithms into computer code. You will also take part in a group design activity where you have to design, build and test a device to solve a specific engineering challenge. Recent examples include miniature hydroelectric generators and chain-climbing robots. Core modules: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1 gives you a working knowledge of solid mechanics, structures and structural analysis, in a wider engineering context. Electronic and Electrical Systems 1 provides knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit theory, components, electromagnetism and hardware interfacing. Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1 offers knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics including dimensional analysis, fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Engineering Practice 1 provides you with practical engineering skills relevant to multiple engineering disciplines. It shows how the material covered in other engineering modules fits together in the wider engineering context, and will also introduce you to engineering ethics and professional issues. Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists gives you all the maths skills and techniques needed for studying Engineering and other sciences. In recent years, optional modules have included: Introduction to Programming Computational Thinking