Programme Specification
MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (Entry prior to 2019)
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 |
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Final award | MEng/MEng + DIS + DIntS + DPS |
Programme title | Aeronautical Engineering |
Programme code | TTUM01 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters, or 10 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 Parts B and C (Route ABICD), or Parts C and D (Route ABCID). |
UCAS code | H403/H402 |
Admissions criteria | MEng: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/a-z/aeronautical-engineering-meng/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:49:32 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To supply the aeronautical industries with graduates that have a comprehensive grounding in the aeronautical engineering disciplines, who can also demonstrate that they can apply their knowledge and skills effectively to complex engineering problems and offer the potential to become leaders in their chosen field.
- To provide a broad-based and in-depth 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 complex 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 work with increasing student independence, individual project work and opportunities to study abroad.
- To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication and the ability to work independently.
- To produce graduates with a wide appreciation of the ethical, economic, social and environmental 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 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 this 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 30)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAA204 |
Engineering Mathematics 2 |
10 |
TTA001 |
Engineering Mechanics |
10 |
TTA104 |
Elasticity |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 10)
Select one module to bring the total modular weight for Part A to 120.
If TTA200 is selected then TTB100 must be taken in Part B.
If a Language is selected then TTD100 must be taken in Part D.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
TTA200 |
Risk Analysis |
10 |
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 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAB104 |
Engineering Mathematics 3 |
10 |
TTB002 |
Dynamics and Vibration |
10 |
TTB101 |
Low Speed Aerodynamics |
10 |
TTB109 |
Aircraft Structural Loading |
10 |
TTB204 |
Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 10)
Select one module to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 65.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
TTB100 |
Systems Reliability Assessment |
10 |
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 possibly depending on 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 Ten 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 (and depending upon the route of study Part C).
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
4.4.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 10)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC100 |
Management (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits) |
10 |
4.4.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 10)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
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 55.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
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
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20 or 40 credits)
At least one module from Group 1
Group 1: (Design modules)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC010 |
Aircraft Design # |
20 |
TTC011 |
Gas Turbine Design 2 # |
20 |
Group 2: Select modules to bring the total modular weight for Part C to 120.
A language may only be selected from the University Module Catalogue (UMC) if language was not already taken during Part A or Part B.
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 |
4.5 Part D - Degree Modules
4.5.1 Semester 1 and 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD009 |
Group Design Project # (Sem 1: 15 credits; Sem 2: 15 credits) |
30 |
4.5.2 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD002 |
MEng Aero Project Preparation |
10 |
TTD201 |
Business Model # | 10 |
Note: If TTA200 or TTB100 was not taken in Parts A and B respectively, then TTD100 must be taken as a compulsory module instead of TTD201.
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD006 |
Aerospace CFD |
10 |
TTD014 |
Experimental Fluid Mechanics |
10 |
TTD100 |
Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability |
10 |
TTD105 |
Propulsion Design For The Environment |
10 |
TTD106 |
Autonomous Vehicles |
10 |
LANxxx |
Language |
10 |
4.5.3 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD001 |
MEng Aero Project # |
50 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1.1 For students commencing Part A or joining a cohort commencing Part A up to 2018 Entry, in order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D 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:
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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.
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In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part B and a minimum overall average for Part B of 55% with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
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In order to progress from Part C to Part D, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part C including 10 credits from TTC067, 10 credits from either TTC010 or TTC011 and a minimum overall average for Part C of 55%, with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
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In order to qualify for the award of the Degree, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits at Part D with 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).
5.2.1 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.
5.2.2 If following reassessment a candidate fails to meet the requirements for progression from Part C to Part D, he/she may be eligible for the award of B.Eng, provided the candidate takes, in addition, Project modules (TTC003 & TTC005); and accumulates at least 80 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 least 30% in all remaining modules. The average percentage marks for each Part will then be combined in the (BEng) ratio Part B: 33.3 Part C: 66.7 to determine the Final Programme Mark.
5.2.3 Any candidate who fails to qualify for the award of the Extended Honours Degree in Part D may, at the discretion of the Examiners, be awarded a B.Eng in Aeronautical Engineering with a classification based on the candidate’s performance in Parts B and C, together with a Project using modular weightings appropriate to the B.Eng Programme.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
6. Degree Classification
Candidates' overall degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with Regulation XX. The average percentage marks on each part will be combined in the (MEng) ratio (Part B 15: Part C 40: Part D 45) to determine the Final Programme Mark.