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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering

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:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
  • The Royal Aeronautical Society
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Final award B.Eng/B.Eng + DIS + DIntS + DPS
Programme title Aeronautical Engineering
Programme code TTUB01
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 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 Part B and Part C (ie route ABIC).
UCAS code H410/H401
Admissions criteria

BEng:

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Date at which the programme specification was published Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:49:50 BST

1. Programme Aims

  • To supply the aeronautical industries with graduates that have a thorough grounding in the aeronautical engineering disciplines, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to engineering problems.
  • To provide a sound 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 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 and individual project work.
  • To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication.
  • To produce graduates with an appreciation of the ethical, economic, social, environmental and ethical 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 the 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 the programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

 
K1  a significant number of mathematical methods, and the limitations and areas of applicability
K2  appropriate, relevant physical scientific principles
K3  the role of IT and communications
K4  the design process and the appropriate design methodologies
K5  a broad range of engineering materials and components
K6  current business practices
K7  the professional responsibility of an engineer and the associated ethical issues
K8  current practices including the specific codes of practice relating to both the design  process and the
      requirements for safe operation
K9  the capabilities/limitations of computational methods and the limitations of computer-based methods.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1  understand the essential principles of aeronautical engineering and the underpinning science and
      mathematics, with an appreciation of the wider engineering context and social, economic and
      environmental implications of the modern aerospace industry.
C2  understand the specific, relevant mathematical and scientific principles and methodologies and have the
      apply them in an aeronautical engineering context, often in a multidisciplinary study.
C3  understand the commercial aerospace processes, management techniques and legal requirements related
      to aircraft and the need for professional conduct.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

P1  demonstrate the practical engineering skills to carry out technical work in both laboratories and
      workshops, use standard design/analysis software, produce design work, work effectively in a group and
      individually on major aerospace related project work.
P2  apply key aeronautical engineering processes especially related to flight test data, use analytical methods,
      quantitative methods and relevant software and understand the systems approach to problem solving.
P3  apply relevant aerospace engineering skills, including an understanding of appropriate aviation codes of
      practice.
P4  apply quantitative technical tools and demonstrate the ability to provide novel solutions to aeronautical   
      problems, particularly in the design of aircraft.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1  demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, group working, use of general software and
      information retrieval, which act as a foundation for life-long learning.

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 40)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

MAA204

Engineering Mathematics 2 

10

TTA001

Engineering Mechanics

10

TTA104

Elasticity

10

TTA200

Risk Analysis

10

(ii)        OPTIONAL MODULES (none)

 

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 60)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

MAB104 

Engineering Mathematics 3

10

TTB002

Dynamics and Vibration

10

TTB100

Systems Reliability Assessment

10

TTB101

Low Speed Aerodynamics

10

TTB109

Aircraft Structural Loading

10

TTB204

Mechanics of Materials

10

(ii)        OPTIONAL MODULES (none)

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 depending upon 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    Eight 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.

 

4.4       Part C  -  Degree Modules

4.4.1      Semester 1

(i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

TTC003 

BEng Aero Project Preparation

10

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 60.

Code

Title

Modular Weight

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

(i)        COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

TTC005  

BEng Aero Project # 

30

(ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES (20 credits from Group 1).

Group 1:  (Design modules)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

TTC010 

Aircraft Design #

20

TTC011

Gas Turbine Design 2 # 

20

Group 2: 

To bring the total modular weight for semester 2 up to 60 credits. 

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

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C 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:

  • 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.
  • In order to progress from Part B to Part C candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part B together with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
  • In order to be eligible for the award of Honours, candidates must accumulate at least 100 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 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).

  • 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.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. 

The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 33.3 : Part C 66.7 to determine the Final Programme Mark.

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