Aeronautical Engineering (MEng)
Course overview
This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as an engineer in the aerospace industries, Government research establishments and appropriate branches of the armed forces.
The first two years cover the basic principles of aerospace technologies and their application to aircraft and aero-engine design and development.
The final two years of study involve work alongside Research Groups in the Department or in industry. There is also significant project work, allowing you to gain experience of real engineering problems.
Key facts
- Duration: 4 years or 5 years with an industrial placement year
- Entry requirements: Typically AAA at A-Level (must include maths and physics). Find out more about our entry requirements.
- UCAS code: H403 MEng/Ae4 (4 yr course) H402 MEng/Ae5 (5 yr with placement)
- Annual intake: 40
- Contact: Sue Rolland - aaeadmissions@lboro.ac.uk
Course features
- Optional placement year in industry available
- Option of carrying out project based work in a European country as part of the final year
- Includes a short course in flight testing
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The Royal Aeronautical Society
- Designated a preferred undergraduate programme by BAE Systems
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This degree has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The Royal Aeronautical Society under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. |
Course content
Year 1
- The aim of Year 1 is to provide a good grounding in engineering subjects
- Material covered is common to both BEng and MEng students
- Exam / coursework ratio:
- Lectured subjects: 80/20 exam/coursework
- Hands-on subjects: 50/50 exam/coursework
Modules
Each year, students study a number of different modules and on successful completion of a module, credits are awarded. One module is typically worth 10 credits. A total of 120 credits must be accumulated each year.
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Modules covering Engineering Fundamentals | 50 credits |
| Aero specific design modules | 40 credits |
| Modules in Mathematics | 20 credits |
| Reliability or European Language module | 10 credits |
Year 2
- The aim of Year 2 is to provide a broad coverage of Aeronautical Engineering
- Material covered is common to both BEng and MEng students
- If desired, transfer to MEng is available to BEng students who average 55% or greater
Modules
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Modules covering Engineering Fundamentals | 40 credits |
| Aero specific fundamentals | 30 credits |
| Aero specific design modules | 30 credits |
| Mathematics module | 10 credits |
| Systems Reliability or European Language module (Language available on MEng only) | 10 credits |
Year 3
- The aim of Year 3 is to specialise in chosen subject areas and to focus on design and management studies
- Students have a greater choice of optional modules but must successfully complete a sufficient number to accumulate the required 120 credits
Modules
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Gas Turbine Design | 10 credits |
| Aircraft Design module | 10 credits |
| Management and Business Strategy | 20 credits |
| Selection of optional engineering modules | 80 credits |
| Flight test week |
MEng final year
- Students continue to specialise in chosen subject areas and undertake a major individual research project
- Lecture based modules are only taught during the first semester
Modules
| Topic area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Research Project | 60 credits |
| Group Design Project | 20 credits |
| Business Module | 10 credits |
| Selection of optional engineering modules | 30 credits |
| Flight test week |