* placement year fee
With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in engineering if you do not hold the required scientific A-levels or equivalent qualifications, are changing career, or returning to study.
The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need. On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to the Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons)
Our accredited course will prepare you for a career as a skilled, creative professional specialising in aeronautical engineering.
We work with industry experts and our accrediting bodies to ensure that you develop the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.
Working with other engineering specialists on challenging and rewarding projects, and the chance to join the Brighton Formula Student team, builds experience that mirrors industry. Placements and guest lectures provide valuable professional insight and networking opportunities.
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Foundation year
Modules
Core Mathematics
Core Science
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanics and Geometry
Foundation Year Project
Year 1
In your first year, you will be introduced to the principles of mechanical engineering and develop skills such as Computer Aided Design (CAD). A major design project will combine knowledge gained in conceptual design, manufacturing and testing and put it into practice.
Modules
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Practice
Mechanical Design
Energy Systems
Design Project
Materials and Manufacture
Year 2
You will be introduced to the principles of engineering designs and systems and begin to specialise in aeronautical engineering.
Modules
Dynamics and Control
Engineering Systems
Materials Engineering
Aerospace Fluid and Thermal Systems
Engineering Design
Manufacturing Engineering
Placement year
A placement year offers you a great opportunity to:
build knowledge of real-world businesses and organisations
develop existing skills and discover new ones
make contacts in industry and commerce
increase your confidence
improve your time management.
You will also gain the appropriate amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status.
Our students have been on placement with companies including Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation, NATS and Rolls-Royce.
Final year
Areas of study include aircraft design and management, aerospace propulsion and avionics.
You will also undertake an individual project, often supported by industry.
Modules
Flight Dynamics and Control
Advances and Applications in Fluid Mechanics for Aeronautical Engineering
Aircraft Design and Management Project
Aerospace Propulsion Systems and Avionics
Project
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
