童颜视频

International requirements and visas

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Visas and immigration advice

Top reasons to choose this course

• Learn with researchers who have expertise in the thermal efficiency of propulsion systems and microgravity research with the European Space Agency
• – working to solve energy challenges
• Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs
• Industry-shaped curriculum with professional accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).​
• Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures
• Gain a year of work experience on placement.

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

  In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems. On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems and apply an appropriate analytical method or software tool to solve a mathematical model.

• Engineering Practice

  On this module you will develop your engineering skills using projects as the focus of your learning. You will work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication and planning. You will be introduced to concepts across a range of engineering specialisms as part of a problem-based approach.

• Mechanical Design

  This module introduces you to the principles of mechanical design and communicating engineering design intent. You will acquire skills in drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing software package such as SolidWorks, and basic concepts of mechanical design and machine components.

• Energy Systems

  This module will provide you with an introduction to energy production, conversion, storage, conservation and coupling. This will be achieved utilising basic applied concepts relating to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and engineering economics.

• Design Project

  In this module you will be in a team of engineers tasked with designing and manufacturing a functional product. Each team member will have to apply a range of engineering skills and knowledge to realise the design. You will gain experience of working within a team, planning and managing the design project.

• Materials and Manufacture

  This module introduces you to materials and their properties, a range of manufacturing processes and environmental considerations used to make components from various materials. Content includes manufacturing processes for plastic components, joining processes, classes of materials, material selection for design, eco-properties of materials and life cycle analysis.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through .

Year 2

You will be introduced to the principles of engineering designs and systems and begin to specialise in aerospace engineering.

Modules

• Dynamics and Control

  This module introduces concepts to describe the dynamic behaviour of practical engineering systems. You'll learn to build mathematical models for engineering systems that can be used to analyse and predict the dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems. You'll also explore design and simulation methodologies for systems to control the dynamic behaviour of engineering systems. 

• Engineering Systems

  Engineering Systems is an opportunity to work in groups with students from different disciplines to solve complex real-world engineering problems within a systems engineering framework, including legal, ethical and environmental issues. Alongside developing your skills in fully integrated sub-systems, the group work will enhance your professional working practice skills.

• Mechanics of Materials

  This module covers the foundations of mechanics of materials and failure analysis, including crack propagation and fatigue failure. You’ll explore stress analysis under axial, torsional and flexural loading and for pressurised vessels as supported by relevant failure theories; concepts of stress concentration and stress intensity factors; and deflections of beams in bending and buckling instability. 

• Aerospace Fluid and Thermal Systems

  This module introduces thermodynamics, internal flows, heat transfer and the principles of energy conversion cycles, together with the design of thermal devices, rotodynamic machines and heat exchangers. Practical exercises in the lab enable you to put the theories into practice and evaluate and measure systems and strategies.

• Engineering Design

  On this module you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to undertake and apply engineering theory to design practice. You’ll work in multidisciplinary groups on the design and manufacture of an engineering project – from market research to product ideation, development and launch – ending with a competitive test of the product’s functionality.

• Manufacturing Engineering

  This module introduces the manufacturing elements of product development at the component level, including manufacturing processes and their associated tooling systems, design for manufacture and assembly, quality control and inspection for mass-produced products. You will learn how to choose manufacturing processes for a product and how to evaluate and control the quality of manufactured products.

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 such as:

• Lockheed Martin
• GE Aviation
• NATS
• Rolls-Royce.

Final year

Areas of study include aircraft design, flight dynamics, aerospace propulsion and avionics.

You will also undertake an individual project, often supported by industry.

Modules

Core modules

• Flight Dynamics and Control

  On this module you will explore the design, simulation and analysis of control and aircraft/spacecraft dynamic and simulation systems for aeronautical applications. You’ll be introduced to flight mechanics, aircraft dynamic stability and classical and modern control theory, alongside control system design and compensator methods to improve system performance. Practical work includes using digital simulation software to build evaluation and analysis models for aircraft flight dynamics and flight control applications. 

• Computational Fluid Dynamics for Aeronautical Engineering Applications

  This module enables you to reduce complex engineering problems to simpler problems and to apply theoretical concepts in fluid dynamics to your solution. You’ll achieve this by applying potential flow theory, flow around bodies and boundary layer theory, turbulence modelling, compressible flows, heat and mass transfer theory and computational fluid dynamics technique (theory and practice). 

• Aircraft Design and Management Project

  This module develops the knowledge and skills that you need to design aircraft and aircraft components. Through a project-based approach, you’ll develop the ability to understand and apply engineering techniques that underpin aeronautical design and explore the management and professional techniques involved in releasing aeronautical designs into the marketplace, valuing inclusivity.

• Aerospace Propulsion Systems and Avionics

  On this module you’ll develop your knowledge of aerospace vehicle propulsion and explore the principles of general aircraft avionics, in particular communication and navigation systems. You’ll focus on gas turbine engines and satellite/ground-based radio navigation systems.

• Individual Project

  In this module you’ll be both technical expert and project manager of your major individual project which investigates a technical problem in significant depth. You’ll work independently, with a member of academic staff acting as project adviser, building your confidence and competence in project management. The project enables you to bring together the skills you’ve learned during your degree, such as research, analysis and engineering application.

Options*

• Private Pilot Studies

  This option module is an opportunity to expand your aeronautical skills and complement your engineering course by undertaking a private pilot licence (PPL) training programme alongside your studies. You’ll carry out an internationally recognised PPL qualification in a pilot training facility according to CAA rules. Training is provided outside the university and additional fees will apply.

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Staff profile

Dr Marco Bernagozzi research specialises in thermal management systems for electric vehicles. His research focuses on innovative heat pipe technologies, such as loop and pulsating heat pipes, for efficient cooling in EVs, space applications, and renewable energy systems. He also explores sustainable energy storage solutions like liquid air energy storage and molten salts, as well as personal comfort systems to reduce energy waste in buildings.

Marco earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Padova, Italy, and completed a PhD in Thermal Management for EVs at 童颜视频 in collaboration with Ricardo. His work has led to numerous publications and international recognition, including an award for Best Oral Presentation at the Heat Pipe Conference in Melbourne.

In teaching, Marco emphasises interactive, real-world learning, integrating industry examples and current research into his courses. He values inclusivity and encourages students to actively engage with practical applications of engineering concepts.

.

Course fees

This course offers a professional placement (sandwich) year in year 3. If you choose to take this placement you will pay a reduced fee during this year. For students starting their undergraduate degree in the 2026–27 academic year, the fee for the professional placement year is £1,907 for all students. This fee may be subject to small increases in line with inflation.

The course fees shown here are what you will pay for the first year of your course if you start in the academic year 2026–27 and you are studying full-time (fee amount is subject to parliamentary approval). You pay fees in each year of your course. The fees you pay may increase each year.

Regulated fees

Fees for UK students on undergraduate and some postgraduate courses are set by the UK government. These are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation.

Student Finance England loans for tuition fees and maintenance will also rise in line with inflation.

If you are studying part-time your fee will usually be calculated based on the number of modules that you take.

Unregulated fees

Course fees for international students taking undergraduate courses and for most postgraduate courses are not regulated by the UK government. Unregulated fees may increase each year by up to 5% or the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (whichever is higher).

Find out more

• Fees, bursaries, scholarships and government funding info for UK and international undergraduate students
• Student finance and budgeting while studying
• Read our student contract and (pdf) for more on 童颜视频 tuition fees.
• 童颜视频 Boost – cost of living help for our new undergrad students. Find out about how we can help with your study, accommodation or travel costs and more.

Campus where this course is taught

Accommodation

Local area

Maps

Support and wellbeing

Sport at 童颜视频