Programme Specification
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body |
|
| Final award | B.Eng/B.Eng + DIS + DIntS + DPS |
| Programme title | Aeronautical Engineering |
| Programme code | TTUB01 |
| Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, Diploma in Professional Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These occur between Part B and Part C (ie route ABIC). |
| UCAS code | H410/H401 |
| Admissions criteria | BEng: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/a-z/aeronautical-engineering-beng/ |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:49:50 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To supply the aeronautical industries with graduates that have a thorough grounding in the aeronautical engineering disciplines, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to engineering problems.
- To provide a sound education in topics of relevance to aeronautical engineering via an understanding of:
- selected engineering science topics, and
- the application of fundamental principles to engineering analysis, and
- the design and development of engineering products, systems and sub-systems.
- To maintain programme content and coverage that is up-to-date and responsive to developments in Higher Education and industry and informed by department research activities.
- To develop the students' sense of responsibility and competence by exposure to a range of experiences including aircraft related testing and design, opportunities for industrial training, group and individual project work.
- To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication.
- To produce graduates with an appreciation of the ethical, economic, social, environmental and ethical aspects of Aeronautical Engineering.
- To develop the students' ability to work successfully in a group, sometimes multi-disciplinary, on open-ended engineering problems.
- To develop the students' commitment to life-long learning and enthusiasm for the Aeronautical Engineering through the provision of exciting and challenging programme content.
- To demonstrate the importance of professional engineering and highlight the route to professional registration.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
The following reference points were used in creating the programme specification: the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ); the Engineering subject benchmarks statement; the University Learning and Teaching Strategy; the EC (UK) Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC); The Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Educational Base; our Industrial Advisory Committee.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTA003 |
Thermofluids (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
|
TTA014 |
Computing (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
|
TTA206 |
Introduction to Aircraft Design # (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
|
TTA208 |
Manufacturing, Technology and Management # (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
4.1.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
MAA104 |
Engineering Mathematics 1 |
10 |
|
MPA017 |
Engineering Materials |
10 |
|
TTA106 |
Aircraft Systems and Performance |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.1.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
MAA204 |
Engineering Mathematics 2 |
10 |
|
TTA001 |
Engineering Mechanics |
10 |
|
TTA104 |
Elasticity |
10 |
|
TTA200 |
Risk Analysis |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
4.2.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 10)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTB208 |
Structural Design Project # (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
4.2.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
MAB104 |
Engineering Mathematics 3 |
10 |
|
TTB002 |
Dynamics and Vibration |
10 |
|
TTB100 |
Systems Reliability Assessment |
10 |
|
TTB101 |
Low Speed Aerodynamics |
10 |
|
TTB109 |
Aircraft Structural Loading |
10 |
|
TTB204 |
Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.2.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTB201 |
High Speed Aerodynamics |
10 |
|
TTB202 |
Control Engineering |
10 |
|
TTB203 |
Turbomachinery and Propulsion |
10 |
|
TTB209 |
Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft Performance |
10 |
|
TTB211 |
Electrotechnology (# coursework depending upon circumstances) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.3 Part I Modules
Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS)
Diploma in International Studies (DIntS)
Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|
TTI001 |
Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non credit bearing) |
120 |
|
TTI002 |
Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non credit bearing) |
120 |
|
TTI003 |
DPS Industrial Training Placement (non credit bearing) |
120 |
4.3.1 Eight Semester Programme
In accordance with Regulation XI, students can undertake a placement, leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or if taken at a University overseas the Diploma in International Studies. Participation in a placement, or study abroad, is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance in Parts A and B.
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
4.4.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTC003 |
BEng Aero Project Preparation |
10 |
|
TTC067 |
Aircraft Stability and Flight Test # |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (Total modular weight 40)
To bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 60.
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTC012 |
Spacecraft Engineering |
10 |
|
TTC040 |
Noise Control |
10 |
|
TTC050 |
Gas Turbine Design 1 # |
10 |
|
TTC053 |
Stress and Structural Analysis |
10 |
|
TTC102 |
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (# coursework depending on circumstances) |
10 |
|
TTC103 |
Sensor Fusion for Intelligent Vehicles |
10 |
4.4.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTC005 |
BEng Aero Project # |
30 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (20 credits from Group 1).
Group 1: (Design modules)
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTC010 |
Aircraft Design # |
20 |
|
TTC011 |
Gas Turbine Design 2 # |
20 |
Group 2:
To bring the total modular weight for semester 2 up to 60 credits.
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
TTC002 |
Finite Element Methods |
10 |
|
TTC051 |
Aerodynamics (# coursework depending on circumstances) |
10 |
|
TTC054 |
Principles of Composite Materials and Structures |
10 |
|
TTC057 |
Flight Control Systems |
10 |
|
TTC201 |
Machine Intelligence |
10 |
|
UMC |
Module from the University Module Catalogue at an appropriate level |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
- In order to progress from Part A to Part B candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part A together with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
- In order to progress from Part B to Part C candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part B together with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
- In order to be eligible for the award of Honours, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part C, including Aircraft Stability and Flight Test (TTC067), and one of the following Design modules: Aircraft Design (TTC010), or Gas Turbine Design 2 (TTC011), and at least 30% in all remaining modules.
5.2 Subject to the exception specified below, provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment to undergo re-assessment in the University's Special Assessment Period (SAP) (unless SAP exemption [marked #] is involved).
- Where a candidate has accumulated fewer than 60 credits in a Part of a Programme, reassessment in the relevant Part is not available to that candidate in the special assessment period.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.
The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 33.3 : Part C 66.7 to determine the Final Programme Mark.
