Undergraduate students piloting and co-piloting the flight simulator in engineering labs

Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BEng Hons	AAB	September 2024	H40A	4 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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Faculty of Engineering

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BEng Hons	AAB	September 2024	H40A	4 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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Course information

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This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that, as with all accredited BEng courses, it partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council indicating that, as with all accredited BEng courses, it partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Start date:
September 2024

September 2024
IB score

34

IB requirements

34 including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level).

IELTS

6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level

AAB

Required subjects

A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science. If you are predicted AAA or above and are not taking Physics or Further Maths, we will accept one of Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.

Excluded subjects

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills. Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

Additional entry requirements

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Contextual offers

We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

BTEC and Access considered for BEng on an individual basis.

Foundation progression options

You may access this course via an integrated honours foundation course with A level grades of BBB.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
A level

AAB

Required subjects

A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science. If you are predicted AAA or above and are not taking Physics or Further Maths, we will accept one of Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.

Excluded subjects

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills. Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

IB score

34

IB requirements

34 including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level).

Additional entry requirements

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Contextual offers

We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

BTEC and Access considered for BEng on an individual basis.

Foundation progression options

You may access this course via an integrated honours foundation course with A level grades of BBB.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
UCAS Code:
H40A

H40A
Year in industry

On this course you will spend your penultimate year year working in industry gaining first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by engineers and refining your professional skills. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.

Please note:

In order to undertake an integrated year in industry, you will have to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the industry host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an integrated year in industry as part of your course. If you are studying a course with an integrated year in industry and you do not secure an integrated year in industry opportunity, you will be transfered to the version of the course without an integrated year in industry. You can choose to transfer to a non-industrial year course if you decide not to take up a placement opportunity. In either case this will be reflected in the title of your degree when you graduate.

Optional placements

In addition to an industrial placement year you can seek summer industrial placements in the other years of the course.

Additional information

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

Year in industry

On this course you will spend your penultimate year year working in industry gaining first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by engineers and refining your professional skills. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.

Please note:

In order to undertake an integrated year in industry, you will have to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the industry host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an integrated year in industry as part of your course. If you are studying a course with an integrated year in industry and you do not secure an integrated year in industry opportunity, you will be transfered to the version of the course without an integrated year in industry. You can choose to transfer to a non-industrial year course if you decide not to take up a placement opportunity. In either case this will be reflected in the title of your degree when you graduate.

Optional placements

In addition to an industrial placement year you can seek summer industrial placements in the other years of the course.

Additional information

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30-£80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Industrial year - Any costs associated with your industrial placement year, including travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Design Materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.

There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.

Scholarships and bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help:

Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
- Books - You can access all the essential course books through our libraries and there is usually no need to purchase your own copies. Should you wish to do so, these vary in cost but would be around £30-£80 per book depending upon whether you buy new or pre-owned, paper or electronic.
- Printing – There is little need to print as coursework is submitted online and teaching materials provided electronically. If you do wish to print, black and white printing costs 4p per side.
- Trips – The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
- PPE – This course does not require PPE items to be bought. Workshop PPE is provided to you in the first year for the duration of your course. Any other essential requirements are met with no cost involved.
- Industrial year - Any costs associated with your industrial placement year, including travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Summer work placement - If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in as they are not covered by your fees.
- Design Materials – Materials for use in design projects are supplied.
- PC device – Although there are PCs available for your use on campus, you will need to purchase your own device. Read more about our recommended specifications.
- Calculator - While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.
Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.

There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.

Scholarships and bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help:

Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.

Home students*

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

Course overview

Are you interested in the science behind flying? Maybe you are curious about aircraft design and manufacturing. Leading researchers in aviation teach our course to provide you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed to work in this exciting sector.

Course overview

Our department has links with companies including:

Airbus
Boeing
Rolls-Royce Aerospace.

Industry links will provide you with placement opportunities for real world learning. Our teaching facilities and regular guest lecturers will give you a fantastic insight into the growing aerospace industry.

Learning on this course includes hands on integrating projects throughout your studies. Your learning will cover topics including:

Aerodynamics
Avionics
Flight mechanics
Human Factors

Your final year will allow you to tailor your learning through a variety of specialist modules.

Why choose this course?

83% of graduates secured graduate-level entry within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020)
11th in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
9th in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2023)
Collaborate with leading academics on industry-linked research projects
Aerospace focused - Study aerospace from the beginning of your programme - all course content is aerospace focused
Excellent facilities - Get hands-on with the latest aerospace equipment including wind tunnels, a flight simulator and experience flying with local flying lessons and flight laboratory in year 2
Industry links - Benefit from great placement links with Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Modules

Year one

Year two

Year four

Mandatory

Year 1

Aerospace Aerodynamics

Mandatory

Year 1

Aerospace Design and Materials

Mandatory

Year 1

Aerospace Electronic Engineering and Computing

Mandatory

Year 1

Aerospace Statics and Dynamics

Mandatory

Year 1

Aircraft Design and Performance

Mandatory

Year 1

Integrating Project and Maths 1

Mandatory

Year 2

Aerospace Design 2

Mandatory

Year 2

Aerospace Electrical Engineering and Applications

Mandatory

Year 2

Aerospace Propulsion

Mandatory

Year 2

Aerospace Structures and Dynamics

Mandatory

Year 2

Flight Dynamics and Control

Mandatory

Year 2

Integrating Project and Maths 2

Mandatory

Year 4

Computer Modelling Techniques

Mandatory

Year 4

Individual Project

Mandatory

Year 4

Management, Professional Practice, Certification, Safety and Reliability

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Aerodynamics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Propulsion

Optional

Year 4

Hybrid Electric Powertains for Aerospace

About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. This content was last updated on Thursday 23 March 2023.

Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng Module information

Year three - Industrial Year

You will gain first hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by aerospace engineers, and will significantly enhance your technical and managerial engineering skills. During the placement, students are classed as employees of the host company, but also remain fully registered with the University and receive support from their tutor throughout the placement. The faculty has a dedicated Placements Team who work closely with our Careers and Employability Team to support you in finding the right placement.

Aerospace Aerodynamics Aerospace Design and Materials Aerospace Electronic Engineering and Computing Aerospace Statics and Dynamics Aircraft Design and Performance Integrating Project and Maths 1

This module will give you with the knowledge, concepts and principles of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. You will complete this module over the course of a year.

Topics covered are:

atmospheric physics
standard atmosphere
static pressure
hydrostatics
inviscid flows – conservation of mass and momentum
Euler and Bernoulli equations
Introduction to compressible conservation of viscous flows
Introduction to shock waves lifting surfaces – aerofoil and wings
basic forces
pressure distributions
fluid structure interaction phenomena

This year long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of design and manufacture in an aerospace context and includes the following topics:

The process of concept generation through to detail design in an aerospace context
The use of computer aided engineering tools in the design processes
Part and assembly design using CATIA
Basic machine elements and their function
How materials, stress analysis and manufacturing disciplines fit within the framework of design
Machining processes and metrology
Lab-based demonstration of manufacturing processes
Machine shop practical training
An appreciation of modern working practices - interaction with technical staff and conveying design intent

This year-long module provides a basic introduction to electrical and electronic devices, power transmission and the distribution and utilisation of electrical energy in an Aerospace Engineering context.

Topics covered are:

Electrical circuits: Resistors and Kirchhoff’s Laws, superposition, Gauss and Ampere Laws, Transient analysis of circuits, capacitance and inductance, phasors, AC circuits, 3-phase AC systems
Communications: introduction to signals (analogue and digital), basic electronic components (diodes, transistors and operational-amplifiers)

Electrical systems: electrical machines, electrical power sources in aircraft, transformers, power distribution to aircraft electrical systems, introduction to electrical loads in aircraft

This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the fundamental concepts and principles of solid mechanics and dynamics. It covers their application to simple engineering scenarios in an aerospace context.

Topics include:

Review of basic mechanics : vectors, units, forces and moments, Newton’s laws
Static equilibrium: force and moment analysis in design; frictional forces
Free body diagrams and Pin-jointed structures
Stress, strain and elasticity
Multi-axial stress-strain; thin walled vessels under pressure
Shear stress and torsion of shafts
Plane stress; Mohr's circle analysis
Beam bending: shear force & bending moment diagrams
2nd moments of area of cross-sections
Bending stresses in beams
Linear and rotational motion: Displacement, velocity and acceleration
Relationship between angular and linear motion• Newton's Laws for linear & rotational motion
Linear and Angular Momentum, including conservation of momentum
Work, Energy & Power, including kinetic & potential energy
Geared systems
Drive systems, including tangential drives and vehicles
Load characteristics and steady-state characteristics
Flywheel design
Static and dynamic balancing

This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of aircraft design and flight mechanics. It covers the following topics:

Aircraft classification and configurations
Aircraft design procedures
Aircraft characteristics and performance
Preliminary aerodynamics analysis
Flight envelopes
Steady flight conditions
Static stability

This year-long module comprises a number of elements and these are:

Essential professional engineering elements:, report writing, information searching, data analysis
Essential engineering study support elements: Maths, MATLAB, Using MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Essential project skills: team working, project management, MS Project

These skills will be covered to a level appropriate to first year aerospace engineering students.

In addition the module includes a year-long integrating group project element that draws in technical elements from the other 5 modules running in the first year of the course. An output from the project is a model scale aircraft designed to meet the specification set.

Aerospace Design 2 Aerospace Electrical Engineering and Applications Aerospace Propulsion Aerospace Structures and Dynamics Flight Dynamics and Control Integrating Project and Maths 2

This year long foundational module is a direct continuation of first year aerospace design, incorporating new information and methods as well as enabling practice of previously learned concepts. The module includes the following topics:

Sustainability issues in design
Design for manufacture considerations and cost
Machine elements function and correct selection
CNC processes
Group design project with manufacture of the finished design in the January workshop slot
Individual design and analysis project
Machine shop practical training

This year long module introduces key principles of aerospace systems control, focusing on examples relevant to aerospace applications. Topics covered are:

Introduction to control systems design in aerospace context
Digital and analogue control systems
Fundamentals of aerospace electrical and electronic systems including
- power generation and conversion
- electric machines and drives
- flight control actuation systems

You will learn fundamental thermodynamics including key underlying equation sets such as the first and second law of thermodynamics, perfect gas relationships and analysis of relevant cycles for Aerospace propulsion such as the Brayton cycle. The principles of aircraft propulsion are further developed with a focus on:

jet engines including the principles of gas turbine engines
layout and the application of compressible flow and turbomachinery principles
Factors influencing design and choice of engine configuration are introduced

This module extends and deepens your knowledge of materials, concentrating on the composites and alloys used in aerospace structures and engines. An overview of current aerospace research will be used to highlight likely future developments.

Topics include:

Introduction to airframe
shear stress beams
deflection and conditions
column buckling
thin-walled structures
semi-monocoque structures
web-boom idealisation
static indeterminate structures
bending & torsion of single
multi-celled thin-walled beams
shear center
static and fatigue failure

This module introduces concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibrations and develops your ability to analyse aspects in simplified engineering situations, as well as in analysing rigid aircraft dynamics.

This module covers the dynamics of point masses and rigid bodies. It considers both motion in an inertia frame, as well as in a moving reference frame. The principals of linearization of a nonlinear dynamical system are demonstrated and basic characteristics of linear systems are introduced.

Flight mechanics is progressed through the development of equations of motion for rigid aircraft. Ideas of equilibrium and trim are captured by determining the steady control inputs needed to fly simple steady trajectories. Based on the nonlinear equations, linearization about a trimmed point are considered, as well as the linear dynamic response of an aircraft and basic flight control.

Within this module you will cover essential study skills, such as:

Maths
Report writing
Data analysis
Management

A year long group project will play a crucial role in your learning. The project will draw on learning from other modules within the year.

Computer Modelling Techniques Individual Project Management, Professional Practice, Certification, Safety and Reliability Advanced Aerodynamics Advanced Propulsion Hybrid Electric Powertains for Aerospace

This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the main stream computer modelling techniques used in modern engineering practice, including Finite Element, Finite Difference and Finite Volume methods.

Topics covered will include:

Introduction to numerical methods in engineering
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for thermo-fluids problems
Coursework on running FEA and CFD software

Engineers working in industry usually find that they become involved in extended practical or theoretical projects. This module provides an opportunity for you to work in a similar situation.

You’ll indicate your project preferences then work under the supervision of an expert member of staff to write a dissertation on your work and present it publicly. You’ll have weekly individual tutorial with your project supervisor, but otherwise you’ll be expected to work alone.

This module covers management and professional practice elements essential to professional engineers. Included here are range of management techniques and tools including:

Life Cycle Costing
Project selection and evaluation including PERT
Financial evaluation
Risk Management; Evaluating risk, Risk contingency, Fault trees,
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis,
Programme Monitoring; Milestones, Earned Value Analysis, Cost and schedule performance indices,
Marketing; Marketing methods, Price and volume analysis, Customer evaluation, The power of brands,
Quality Management; Six-Sigma quality, Six-Sigma tools, Statistical process control,
An introduction to English Law; The origins or English law, The Legal Structure, Civil law, Criminal law, Contract law.Certification, safety and reliability in an aerospace context are covered. The underpinning legal framework is presented along with the relevant legal statutes such as rules of the air, airworthiness and pilot licensing. Case studies and guest lectures are used to support this element of the module.

This module extends and deepens knowledge of students on the Aerospace Engineering courses in aerodynamics in an aerospace context. It covers the following topics:

Lifting wing theories
Compressible flow in nozzles and diffusers
Shock wave theory and aerothermodynamics
Transonic flow – supercritical aerofoils, swept wing theory, wave drag, area rule
Supersonic flow – double-wedge aerofoils, delta wings, slender wing theory
Hypersonic flow – a brief introduction
Low- and high-speed flow control and drag reduction

This module will build on the knowledge in H42AEP/MECH2028 and widen the context and application to include considerations of the propulsion requirements of light aircraft, military applications and supersonic flight.

Alternative propulsion units such as ramjets, scramjets and rockets will be evaluated. Propeller design knowledge from H42AEP/MECH2028 will be extended and Helicopter propulsion introduced. Future propulsion technologies, including electrification of propulsion, will be appraised.

Throughout these topics factors influencing design and choice of engine configuration will be evaluated.At the end of the module student will have a wider and deeper knowledge relating to propulsion choices for aerospace applications and be in a position to design the key elements of these propulsion system.

Content to be confirmed.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Seminars
Lab classes
Design office classes
Workshop sessions
Computing sessions
Group study
Independent study

Assessment methods

Coursework
Examinations
Group coursework
Presentation
Research project
Practical assessment

Workload varies from week to week; in a typical week in years one and two you will have up to 24 contact hours. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 35 hours a week on your studies.

In your final year you will typically have 12-16 contact hours alongside self-directed project work, which forms a significant part of the course. You will typically spend at least 35 hours a week on your studies.

During your degree, you will learn how to analyse and problem solve, work in a team and be creative with inventive thinking. Our teaching is based on research funded by Airbus, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. These strong links with industry see our graduates go on to work for global companies across a range of technical and managerial jobs.

Average starting salary and career progression

83.2% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £29,073.00.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2023, High Fliers Research).

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

In general, my placement gave me real world experience in my field of study and network opportunities within a global and well recognised company, as well as valuable and highly applicable skills that are not as easily found in a university environment.

Alex Hyer

talking about his placement at AIRBUS

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