Aerospace Engineering
Progression Summary
**Course Overview** - Fascinated by aircraft and spacecraft? On this Aerospace Engineering degree, you’ll apply everything you learn from our experts to the analysis and design of flying vehicles. - You’ll learn about aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, flight dynamics, mechanical engineering and computer-aided design. - You’ll complete a creative aerospace-related research project in Year 3 and a group design project in Year 4, which will provide valuable team working experience. - You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering, be prepared for a wide range of career options, taking ideas from concept through to flight. **Why study with us** - Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre with access to flight simulators, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laboratory, and more. - You’ll get the chance to go on a 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3. - Aerospace Engineering is ranked 2nd in the UK with 85% of students satisfied with the quality of academic support (National Student Survey 2020). **Further Information** - This course has been designed to comply with the educational requirements published by the UK Engineering Council.
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T Level
M
UCAS Tariff
120 points
Scottish Higher
AS
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Full-time
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