2020/21 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 bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in aeronautical/aerospace, mechanical, civil or general engineering. Successful applicants will have previous studies covering advanced mathematics, strength of materials, dynamics and basic fluid mechanics.
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.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MECH5700M | Aerospace Structures | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5845M | Professional Project | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep | |
| MECH5880M | Team Design Project | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study 30 credits of Advanced Engineering Skills modules:
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr) | |
| MECH5680M | Advanced Finite Element Analysis | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students are required to study a further 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| CIVE5971M | Design Optimisation - MSc | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr) | |
| MECH3790 | Aerodynamics and Aerospace Propulsion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun), 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth) | |
| MECH5495M | Engineering Psychology and Human Factors | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5740M | Rotary Wing Aircraft | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr) | |
| MECH5765M | Vehicle Systems Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5900M | Spacecraft Dynamics and Control | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 09/09/2020 14:25:29
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