BEng Aerospace Materials
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths with one from Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and one of Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM plus A level Maths at grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level Grades AB to include Maths and either Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Materials, a materials degree focused on the scientific, engineering, and design aspects of aerospace materials and their applications. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose between a three-year full-time path or a four-year route incorporating a placement year, and complete an individual research project during the course. The first year introduces mathematical techniques, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials testing, engineering materials, computer-aided engineering, and the aircraft design process through modules such as Mathematics for Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Thermofluids, Experimentation and Practical Skills, and Computer Aided Engineering. The second year examines aircraft structural loading, composite materials, data analysis, microstructures, component lifetimes, and materials processing via modules including Engineering Mathematics 3, Aircraft Structures, Composite Materials, and Structures and Characterisation. The third year covers advanced processing, industrial case studies, aircraft performance, and sustainable materials development through compulsory study like Advanced Processing Methods, Industrial Case Studies, and Project, while optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as nanomaterials, spacecraft engineering, entrepreneurship, polymer engineering, or functional materials.
Modules
- Mathematics for Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Aircraft Systems, Performance and Design
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Aircraft Structures
- Composite Materials
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Structural Design Project
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Industrial Case Studies
- Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft Performance
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Spacecraft Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Polymer Engineering - Processing and Manufacture
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme