MEng Aerospace Engineering

Program Overview

Heriot-Watt University's MEng Aerospace Engineering program combines core engineering principles with aerospace-specific knowledge, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to become successful aerospace engineers. The program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art facilities and is informed by cutting-edge research. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in the aerospace industry, including design, development, research, and management.

Program Outline

It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful aerospace engineers.

• Objectives:
• Gain a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and aerospace-specific knowledge.
• Develop problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing real-world challenges in aerospace.
• Master essential design and development skills for aircraft, spacecraft, and related technologies.
• Gain proficiency in industry-standard software and tools for computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and computer-aided design.
• Prepare for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing field of aerospace engineering.
• Program Description:
• Five-year program offered in Edinburgh.
• Blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art facilities like wind tunnels and supersonic test rigs.
• Informed by cutting-edge research conducted by Heriot-Watt's Mechanical, Process, and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) institute.
• Focuses on current and emerging needs of the aeronautical industry.
• Offers a Group Design Project and specialized optional courses like Spacecraft Engineering and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies.
• Culminates in a Major Aerospace design project in Year 5.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Mandatory September Courses:
• Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanics, Fields and Forces
• Mechanical Engineering in Context 1
• Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
• Mandatory January Courses:
• Waves and Matter
• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
• Mechanical Engineering in Context 2
• Year 2:
• Year 3:
• Year 4:
• Year 5:

Teaching:

• The program is informed by the expertise of research-active aerospace engineers and academics.
• Utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for practical learning.
• Employs a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and project work.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in the aerospace industry, including:
• Aerospace design and development
• Research and development
• Manufacturing
• Project management
• Consulting
• The program's curriculum is aligned with the current and emerging needs of the aeronautical industry.