MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering Integrated Master's degree at De Montfort University

Provides you with sound knowledge and command of fundamental engineering tools, principles and mathematical techniques with emphasis on engineering applications. You will gain an appropriate background in the fundamental principles of Mathematics, Mechanical Principles (Solid Mechanics), Electronic Principles and their uses by carrying out analytical calculations and laboratory experiments.

Builds on the common basis established in Engineering Tools and Principles 1. The aim of this module is to provide you with a clear understanding of Mathematical and Engineering concepts. You will gain an appropriate background in the fundamental principles of Mathematics, Mechanical Principles (Dynamics), Electronic Principles and their uses by carrying out analytical calculations and laboratory experiments.

Covers four areas: Aeronautical Principles with MATLAB based applications, Computer Aided Engineering Application of CAE to Aeronautical and Mechanical problems, Programming: MATLAB programming language and its application in solving common engineering problems, and Thermodynamics: This topic covers work, heat and mass transfer in aeronautical and mechanical systems.

Extends the general principles in Fundamentals of Aeronautical Design 1 to consider design features in more detail: Fundamentals of Aircraft Design with MATLAB based applications, Computer Aided Engineering Application of CAE to Aeronautical and Mechanical problems, Programming Further MATLAB programming concepts, and Thermodynamics covering further concepts in work, heat and mass transfer.

The module complements the material covered in Engineering Tools and Principles 1 and 2 modules by extending the Mathematical and Engineering concepts required for advanced study of Mechanical Engineering. There are three parts to the module: a Mathematics part, a part on Fluid Mechanics and a part on Heat Transfer.

The first part of the module introduces students to modelling and analysis of dynamic systems through the investigation of system response, with an emphasis on the free and forced oscillations. The second part introduces students to instrumentation aspects of computer control systems. The third part introduces students to the theory of control systems and computer control.

Studies the structures and materials used in modern aircrafts in the context of their operation through the flight dynamics. The module has two parts: Aircraft structures and Flight Dynamics.

Projects need to deliver a design solution (e.g., a product), which require planning and initiation, and need to be budgeted, costed, and scheduled and completed within these projections. Design part of the module will teach advanced computer aided design skills and advanced Finite Element Analysis skills.

Addresses the main aspects and methods of human factors affecting flight safety, together with concepts in modern aviation management. Covers human factors and flight safety including different aspects of flight safety connected to human operation, human conditions and human errors, and Aviation Management topics such as hub operations, aircraft selection, airline pricing strategies, and external effects of aviation.

Explores the principles of jet-engine propulsion. The module covers thermofluid analysis of different types of jet engines and constituent components together with aero-engine noise. Topics covered include: Types of engine and layout of propulsion systems, Thermodynamic full cycle analysis of turbo jet and turbo fan engines, Combustion chambers and fundamentals of combustion analysis, and Aero-engine noise.