MEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Industrial) Integrated Master's degree at the University of Leeds

Introductory module that equips you with practical computing skills using MATLAB and Arduino-based microcontroller systems, enabling you to solve engineering problems.

Explore the engineering design of simple assemblies using an engineering methodology, including preparation of simple specifications, sketches and a solid model using a CAD system. Hands-on experience manufacturing a simple mechanical prototype using workshop hand tools.

Fundamental theories of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, along with their practical application. Covers fundamental concepts of fluid statics and dynamics, conservation of mass, energy and momentum, applying these to engineering problems. Introduction to real/perfect gases and thermodynamic cycles.

Basic engineering principles required for analysing motion and the forces that produce it. Understanding of fundamental principles of structural analysis and its application to the general field of engineering.

Engineering principles relating to structure-property relationships and how these can be controlled by various manufacturing methods including heat treatment. Understanding of microstructure, crystal structure and material aspects determined by intrinsic bonding.

Core mathematical concepts, notation and techniques including skills in mathematical modelling and problem solving required throughout your degree.

Broad foundation in how aircraft are designed and perform. Explores four key themes: performance (calculating key performance metrics), aerodynamics (air flow around aerofoils, wings and bodies), systems (interconnected technologies for safe and controlled flight), and structures (building components to be strong and lightweight).

Estimate the safety of mechanical designs from the point of view of mechanics. Covers direct stress in asymmetric bending, shear stress, deflection, buckling, collapse, elasticity theory and reliability analyses. Mathematical techniques for solving differential equations and vector calculus.

Team-based design and build activities involving design and construction of a Mars rover and a remote-controlled aircraft. Includes solid mechanics and fluid mechanics principles, use of simulation, and controllers with sensors and actuators. Strip and rebuild of a simple mechanism. Develops transferrable skills including report writing, team working and ethics.

Principles of business management, organisation and economics relevant to an engineering business enterprise.

Vibration control is the management of vibration energy to improve the performance and stability of mechanical devices and structures. Nature and significance of free and forced vibrations in machines and their frequency response. Examples of open loop and feedback control and introduction to digital control systems. Basic principles of analysis and design of circuits (digital and analogue), sensor systems, actuator systems and computer interfacing, and simple mechatronic and measurement systems

Expands knowledge in the area of thermofluids. Introduction to new concepts in both fluid mechanics and thermodynamics giving better understanding of the function of relevant engineering applications.

Opportunity to choose a project area from a variety of predefined areas and carry out your own research, bringing in concepts learned from core engineering science and design modules. Develop professional skills including project planning, risk assessment and management. Apply critical analysis and detailed research, and build communication skills.

Application of design to the modern aerospace industry. Design an aerospace vehicle as part of a team.

Experimental and theoretical aerodynamic analysis methods and their integration in the design process. Emphasis on the importance of aerodynamics in engineering product design, particularly for aerospace vehicles. Apply aerodynamic principles to other application areas such as racing cars, wind turbines, fans, buildings, sailing boats. Extension of thermo-fluid dynamic knowledge to the analysis of aerospace propulsion systems, such as turbojet and turboprop engines.

Principles and theory that determine the dynamic behaviour of aircraft in atmospheric and space flight. Apply understanding through modelling software and simulation. Attend a flight course to experience aspects in practice as a passenger in a small aircraft, taking measurements of its performance during a range of manoeuvres.

Theoretical and practical knowledge needed to perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of fluids problems and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structural problems, using commercial software packages used in industry. Lecture sessions cover underpinning theory and quality control processes. Computer-based practical sessions establish software skills for development, solution and interpretation of computational models including fault diagnostics and critical analysis.

In-depth study of a chosen topic for your Team Project. Aerospace-related group project, usually in conjunction with leading aerospace companies that are members of the aerospace Industrial Advisory Board.

Understanding of aircraft loads and structures. Develop fundamental techniques for the design and analysis of aerospace structures. Explore how aerospace structures are designed and analysed using classical stress analysis techniques.

Key aircraft systems, their design requirements and considerations. Learn how to approach the design of an aerospace system using a systems engineering approach that will focus on the Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approach and techniques.