BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology
Course Overview
This BEng in Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology equips students with specialized expertise in designing cutting-edge space vehicles, focusing on rocket propulsion, flight control, and satellite systems. The program provides a unique, hands-on education through direct involvement in real-world projects like rocketry and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), preparing graduates for a truly global industry. You will gain practical experience using industry-standard design tools and have opportunities for flying lessons and flight simulator training.
Key Program Highlights
- Specialization in rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems design
- Hands-on experience with major projects, including UAVs, rocketry, and a prototype space-plane
- Mastery of CATIA, a leading computer-aided design (CAD) package in the aerospace industry
- Unique opportunities for flying experience and advanced flight simulator training
- Strong industry links with space tourism organizations and the premier UK UAV competition
Course Overview
This BEng in Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology equips students with specialized expertise in designing cutting-edge space vehicles, focusing on rocket propulsion, flight control, and satellite systems. The program provides a unique, hands-on education through direct involvement in real-world projects like rocketry and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), preparing graduates for a truly global industry. You will gain practical experience using industry-standard design tools and have opportunities for flying lessons and flight simulator training.
Key Program Highlights
- Specialization in rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems design
- Hands-on experience with major projects, including UAVs, rocketry, and a prototype space-plane
- Mastery of CATIA, a leading computer-aided design (CAD) package in the aerospace industry
- Unique opportunities for flying experience and advanced flight simulator training
- Strong industry links with space tourism organizations and the premier UK UAV competition
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics for Aerospace
- Fundamentals of Aerospace Projects
- Aerospace Mechanical Science
- Fundamentals of Autonomous Systems Design
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
- Programming for Aerospace Engineering
- Electronics for Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Aerodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics for Aerospace
- Aerospace Materials
- Aerospace Systems Modelling and Control
- Aerospace Structural Mechanics
- Aircraft Systems Integration
- Space Systems
- BEng Individual Project (Aerospace)
- Computational Analysis of Fluids and Structures
- Flight Testing
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Professional Engineering and Quality Management
- Rocket Performance and Propulsion
- Space Dynamics
- Year Abroad
- Semester Abroad
