Coventry University
The Aerospace Technology course concentrates on engineering mathematics, aircraft systems, control systems, aerodynamics, aircraft structures and manufacturing, mechanical engineering and engineering management. Gaining knowledge in these subject areas should provide graduates with a strong base from which to start professional work in aerospace design using the latest software tools.
Coventry, United Kingdom
36 Months
£ 18,050
IELTS: 6
Why you should study this course
What you'll study
Year one
The first year aims to build on your already established skills to provide a foundation of key engineering subjects and an essential grounding in key aeronautical principles, upon successful completion. You will be provided with an introduction to aerospace topics including aerodynamics, power plants, aircraft systems and structures.
This is reinforced with the use of practical laboratory sessions using our full-sized aircraft, wind tunnel and flight simulator hardware. For example, you will have the opportunity to remove, inspect, overhaul and reinstate critical aircraft components like the aircraft braking system, aileron or rudder. You will also have the chance to perform a series of aircraft manoeuvres in a full-scale flight simulator to collect data in order to explore the flying characteristic of the aircraft and design. You may also develop and manufacture crashworthy landing gears for quadcopters using 3D printers.
Throughout your studies, we aim for you to develop a broad range of transferrable core skills, such as problem-solving, creativity and innovation, leadership, team working, business acumen and ensuring quality.
Modules
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics – 20 credits
The aim of this module is as part of the first year suite of module that give the student a broad introduction to each of the main Aeronautical Engineering disciplines. It covers the essentials of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics and an introduction to Matlab programming to enable solving of simple engineering problems.
Compulsory
Introduction to CAD and Professional Skills – 10 credits
This module introduces students to Computer Aided Design (CAD), the design process and develops their professional skills. This module will help students to produce a CAD model ready for processing into a physical engineering product.
Compulsory
Engineering Mathematics 1 – 20 credits
This module aims to further develop the students' competence in mathematical methods relevant to engineering whilst at the same time emphasising fundamental concepts which the engineer needs to understand in order to produce a mathematical formulation of a problem.
Compulsory
Introduction to Aerospace Electronics – 20 credits
The module introduces students to the basic concepts and principles used in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an emphasis on Aerospace applications. The module will focus is on steady state DC circuit analysis and AC circuit analysis and its use with appropriate models to investigate the characteristics of common electrical systems.
Compulsory
Thermodynamics, Propulsion and Aircraft Systems – 20 credits
The aim of this module is, as one of a suite of first year modules, to give the student a broad introduction to each of the main Aeronautical Engineering disciplines. It covers the essentials of thermodynamics, propulsion and an introduction to aircraft systems.
Compulsory
Solid Mechanics and Aircraft Structures – 20 credits
The aim of this module, as part of a suite, is to give the student a broad introduction to each of the main Aeronautical Engineering disciplines. It covers the essential and fundamental knowledge of solid mechanics needed by all Engineering students, laying the foundation to apply that knowledge to the design of aircraft structures and the associated materials.
Compulsory
Add+vantage Module – 10 credits
You will also be able to take an Add+vantage module which can allow you to develop your CV by taking credits in an area of study that doesn’t have to be related to your degree. The assessment type will depend on the type of Add+vantage module you wish to take.
Compulsory
Year two
The second year builds on the foundations of the first year to enhance your specialist knowledge of the analysis and design aspects of individual aerospace systems, along with aircraft maintenance management, aerodynamics and structures. The majority of the modules aim to include teaching of industry standard specialist computer aided analysis tools to support your studies and future employability.
Modules
Aerospace Maintenance Management – 20 credits
This module aims to enhance students' theoretical and practical experience of the aircraft maintenance management by introducing the basic theories of aircraft maintenance engineering and maintenance program management.
Compulsory
Aerospace Structural Analysis – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to develop a broad understanding of aerospace structures and the application of technology implemented in the aerospace industry. This is achieved through the further study of the aerospace structures.
Compulsory
Avionics and Instrumentation – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to present the concepts of signal acquisition and processing required as part of the study of avionic systems. It covers data communication and signal conditioning as applied in aircraft systems.
Compulsory
Aircraft Systems – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to develop a broad understanding of the technology and the application of technology associated with the aerospace industry. This is achieved through the further study of the aeronautical discipline Aircraft Systems and Power plants.
Compulsory
Human Factors in Aerospace – 10 credits
The aim of this module is to develop a broad understanding of the Human Factors and their application within the aerospace industrial environment.
Compulsory
Aircraft Aerodynamics – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to develop a broad understanding of the technology and the application of technology associated with the aerospace industry. This is achieved through the further study of the aeronautical discipline Aerodynamics.
Compulsory
Add+vantage Module – 10 credits
You will also be able to take an Add+vantage module which can allow you to develop your CV by taking credits in an area of study that doesn’t have to be related to your degree. The assessment type will depend on the type of Add+vantage module you wish to take.
Compulsory
Following your second year, you will have an option to apply for a one-year professional work placement or study abroad in a partner institution.
Past students have undertaken placements working for Aero Engine Controls, GE Aviation, UTC Actuation Systems, HS Marstons, Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus Bertrandt, Meggitt, Tata Technologies, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, JCB, BMW, Morgan Materials, GKN Aerospace and Arrowsmith.
If you wish to undertake the optional study abroad/placement year, you will take either the Placement Year module or the Study Abroad Year module which both typically run for a full academic year between second and third years of your course. You are normally able to progress onto the relevant module if you have successfully completed the first two years of the course (i.e. having accumulated 240 credits) and have a confirmed opportunity two weeks prior to the start of the academic year, however we encourage international students to confirm their placements earlier to ensure they are able to meet any applicable visa requirements.
Students opting for either the work placement or study abroad module will be registered on a non-credit bearing module. While the modules do not bear credits, they do require completion of marked activities reflecting on your placement/study abroad or work placement experience. Following successful completion of the activities, the module selected will appear on your final academic transcript.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements.
Final year
The final year aims to cover control theory, evolving technologies and supersonic aerodynamics alongside aerospace project management, your individual project and a group design project. In this group project, which is designed to mimic a real-life industrial project, you will work as a team to design a system (previously this has been a complete landing gear design) and produce a prototype demonstrator using the rapid prototyping facilities to prove the performance and showcase the design.
The course culminates with your individual research project. Past students have worked with our industrial partners to design landing gear for the latest generation of light aircraft, develop low drag wing design using our wind-tunnel and an innovative vertical wind turbine design using active blade technology.
Modules
Individual Project Preparation – 10 credits
The aim of this module is to provide preparation for a student to undertake a substantial individual project. Successful completion of the module will require methodical planning, record keeping and self-management, effective communication and delivery of report.
Compulsory
Individual Project Realisation – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to provide an opportunity to research, design, implement and critically evaluate a functional or simulated system, object or concept and to acquire deeper knowledge of a specialist technical area To this end, the student will undertake a substantial project which will exercise in-depth technical, problem-solving, creative and other skills required of a professional practitioner including working to appropriate ethical codes of practice.
Compulsory
Introduction to Control and Real Time Applications – 20 credits
Control engineering is a fundamental discipline in supporting the technological advances and developments in the aerospace industry. The aim of this module is to develop a broad understanding of the basic principles and techniques of control engineering and to provide the student with a practical understanding of real-time aerospace relevant control applications.
Compulsory
Aerospace Project Management - Concept and Prototyping – 20 credits
This module aims to provide the student with an awareness of the international nature of the aerospace industry. Associated strategic philosophies and practices are presented and discussed. To provide the student with sufficient engineering management skills and terminology for direct entry into an engineering team working on complex aerospace engineering projects.
Compulsory
Aerospace Project Management - Test, Operations and Realisation – 20 credits
This module’s aim is to enhance the students’ awareness of technical and professional activities.
Building on and utilising knowledge and skills gained from earlier years of the course, students undertake work on the design, production and test of an aerospace system or component.
The module is intended to nurture professionalism and prepare students for employment and business opportunities.
Compulsory
Aerospace Technology – 20 credits
The aim of this module is to develop the student's understanding of the impact that design and evolving technologies have on the performance of different types of aerospace vehicles. The module also aims to enhance the student’s awareness of the theories governing the operation of aerospace vehicles and their testing. Current and future trends in aircraft sustainability are also reviewed.
Compulsory
Add+vantage Module – 10 credits
You will also be able to take an Add+vantage module which can allow you to develop your CV by taking credits in an area of study that doesn’t have to be related to your degree. The assessment type will depend on the type of Add+vantage module you wish to take.
Compulsory
Typical offer for 2022 entry.
Requirement | What we're looking for |
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A Level | BBB-BCC to include Mathematics and one from Engineering, Physics, or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. |
BTEC | DDM-DMM in an engineering subject, to include Merits in 'Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems' and 'Further Engineering Mathematics' units. |
IB Diploma | 29 points to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. |
GCSE requirement | 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics. |
English language requirements
International Fees
£18,050 per year
International Pathways 2022 Scholarship
You could enjoy a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Our high-quality foundation, international year one and pre-masters courses are for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to their preferred Coventry University undergraduate or postgraduate course. We can support you to achieve the academic and/or English grades you need and help you gain the personal and professional skills required to study at university.
We want to encourage ambitious international students like you to study at Coventry University, so we’ve secured extra financial support for you worth £3,000, to help with the cost of tuition fees, living expenses and accommodation.
The scholarship application deadline is:
September 2022 intake: 31 July 2022
The UK aerospace industry is considered the largest in Europe and second only to USA (according to ADS Aerospace Facts & Figures). The industry had turnover of £35 billion in 2018 and includes BAE Systems, GKN and Rolls-Royce, and a range of international companies with operations in the UK, such as Airbus, Cobham, AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica, Thales, Boeing and Bombardier.
This course aims to produce graduates with the skills to become successful design engineers and engineering managers, both in aerospace and the wider engineering context, in fields such as aircraft and components design and manufacture, maintenance and testing, propulsion systems, flight simulation, aviation, avionics, patent engineering, financial services and many more.
Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university’s Talent Team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.