2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Aerospace Engineering
| Programme code: | MSC-AERO/E | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Andrew Shires | Contact address: | A.Shires@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A UK bachelor degree (hons) minimum 2:1 in Mechanical, Civil or general Engineering to exclude previous aerospace background and to include advanced mathematics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials and dynamics.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Mechanical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Mechanical Engineering
Programme specification:
The programme will offer quality and comprehensive training in aerospace engineering.
It is designed to ensure that graduates possess the key knowledge and competences for a career in the aerospace industry. The programme falls under the remit of the Aerospace Engineering Industrial Advisory Board who will provide advice on running the course and its content, comprising Senior Engineers/Pilots from Rolls-Royce, Airbus Innovations, BAE Systems, Airbus Defence & Space, BOND Helicopters and the Manufacturing Technology Centre. The School of Mechanical Engineering is currently seeking accreditation by the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MECH5700M | Aerospace Structures | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5825M | Professional Project | 75 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules (with a maximum of 30 credits at level 3.
| CAPE5730M | Materials Selection and Failure Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CIVE5971M | Design Optimisation - MSc | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH3450 | Aerospace Vehicle Design | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH3790 | Aerodynamics and Aerospace Propulsion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH3900 | Finite Element Methods of Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH5090M | Mechatronics and Robotics Applications | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5740M | Rotary Wing Aircraft | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5760M | Vehicle and Product Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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Last updated: 18/09/2017
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