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MSc Aerospace Engineering

Programme code:MSC-AERO/EUCAS 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:

MECH5700MAerospace Structures15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5845MProfessional Project60 credits1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth)
MECH5865MTeam Design and Build Project15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules:

CAPE5730MMaterials Selection and Failure Analysis15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CIVE5971MDesign Optimisation - MSc15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH3790Aerodynamics and Aerospace Propulsion20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH5315MEngineering Computational Methods15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5320MEnergy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5495MEngineering Psychology and Human Factors15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5680MAdvanced Finite Element Analysis15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5740MRotary Wing Aircraft15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5760MVehicle and Product Systems Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5770MComputational Fluid Dynamics Analysis15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)


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Last updated: 11/05/2018

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