MEng, BEng Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Overview

Our Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering degree course is very popular and this has to do with it being one of the most technologically advanced engineering areas of study.  In the recent National Student Survey, our programme was ranked number 1 for student satisfaction out of all UK Universities. 

During your time at Leeds you will learn flight mechanics, aircraft and aerospace structures, aerodynamics, control theory, propulsion and design. You will learn how to integrate mathematics, physics, materials and computer science together with a strong design philosophy to allow you to design, analyse, manufacture and operate aircraft and aerospace vehicles. Due to the complex nature of aircraft and aerospace design, manufacture, control, aerodynamics and structural analysis, the course has a strong mathematical foundation.

In your final year of study you will take part in a team design project.  The project will consist of conceptually designing a flight vehicle to complete a specific mission; this could mean the design of an aircraft, rocket, space shuttle, airship helicopter or even a balloon, a very challenging task indeed! 

UCAS Code: H410
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees (2012 entry): Home/EU: £9,000; International: £16,200. The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
Course brochure: Download
Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

 

Career options

When you graduate from this course you will be able to apply your skills in a number of areas including fundamental research, airline management and operations, satellite operations and aerospace design and manufacturing in both the civil and military environments.

Entry requirements

2013 entry

AAA at A level including Mathematics and Physics, excluding general studies and critical thinking.

Engineering Diploma Grade A (plus A or above in A-Level Mathematics).

IB: 38 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level mathematics and physics.

We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international qualifications.

English language requirements: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English and you will need to meet our English Language minimum requirements.

How to apply

All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).

If you are an International (non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen) applicant who has applied for, or intends to apply for, this course within the Faculty of Engineering and require a student visa to study in the UK then you will require an ATAS certificate.

If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: ugmech@leeds.ac.uk t: +44 (0)113 343 2149