Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering (BEng)

Overview

Aerospace Engineering is at the cutting edge of technology, understanding and applying scientific principles to the design, development and service of some of the most technologically advanced engineering products in the world, ranging from commercial aeroplanes and helicopters to spacecraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aerospace engineers will be pivotal in addressing the future challenges of the aerospace industry related to the environment (e.g. minimising noise and pollution) and sustainability. With the ability to succeed in diverse and challenging situations, aerospace engineers are naturally versatile, opening up a wide range of career opportunities, and our graduates can be found in leading private and public sector companies worldwide.

We put emphasis on hands on, project based learning, and invest heavily in our state-of-the-art facilities and flexible project spaces to support this activity.

Aerospace Engineering highlights

• Global Opportunities
• Industry Links
• World Class Facilities
• Professional Accreditations
• Career Development
• Student Experience
• Internationally Renowned Experts

Course Structure

• Stage 1: Introduction to core engineering principles and mathematics, including a team-based project and engineering design.
• Stage 2: Advanced engineering science subjects, including dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Stage 3: Specialized and advanced coursework, including an individual research project.

People teaching you

• Dr Zafer Kazanci, Programme Director for Aerospace Engineering

Contact Teaching Hours

• Personal Study: 17 (hours maximum)
• Medium Group Teaching: 12 (hours maximum)
• Large Group Teaching: 10 (hours maximum)
• Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial: 1 (hours maximum)

Learning and Teaching

• The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering plays a leading role in CDIO (Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating), an international initiative to reform engineering education.
• Initial support for participation in this initiative was secured through funding to set up a Centre of Excellence in Active and Interactive Learning at Queen's.
• Our degree programmes have many innovative features that enhance student learning.

Assessment

• Details of assessment procedures are outlined below:
  • The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module.
  • Most modules are assessed through a combination of coursework, class tests and end of semester examinations.
  • Some modules [e.g. final year Honours Project module] are assessed through project work, written assignments, presentations and interviews.

Feedback

• As students progress through their course at Queen's they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module coordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers.
• University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work.

Facilities

• The school offers a range of world class facilities to support student activity and project-based learning such as:
  • Student Design Studio
  • Computer Based Learning
  • Flexible Project Environments
  • Teaching Laboratories
  • Engineering Workshop
  • Polymer and Composite Processing
  • Prototyping Studio
  • Manufacture and Assembly Automation
  • Material and Structural Testing
  • Composites manufacturing and testing

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Dynamic Systems 1 (20 credits)
  • Engineering Design 1 (20 credits)
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1 (20 credits)
  • Mechanics of Materials 1 (20 credits)
  • Mathematics 1 (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Engineering 1 (20 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance 2 (20 credits)
  • Compressible Flow and Propulsion 2 (20 credits)
  • Aerospace Flight Laboratory (0 credits)
  • Aircraft Design 2 (20 credits)
  • Professional Studies 2 (10 credits)
  • Aircraft Structures 2 (20 credits)
  • Mathematics and Computing 2 (20 credits)
  • Manufacturing Technology 2 (10 credits)
  • Laboratory Programme 2 (0 credits)
• Year 3:
  • Computer-Aided Engineering 3 (20 credits)
  • Manufacturing 3 (20 credits)
  • Aeronautical Engineering 3 (20 credits)
  • Project 3B (40 credits)
  • Professional Studies 3 (10 credits)
  • Avionic Systems 3 (10 credits)

Entrance requirements

• A level requirements: ABB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Further Mathematics or Double Award Life and Health Sciences.
• Irish leaving certificate requirements: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry.
• Access/Foundation Course: Successful completion of Access Course with 80% in each module.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology, or Chemistry.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma: (QCF) BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3), ) with overall grades D*DD. Distinctions will be required in four specified units (40 credits), including Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians.

How we choose our students

• Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
• Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
• Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form, which is considered by an Admissions Manager/Officer from the Admissions and Access Service and, if appropriate, the Selector from the School.

International Students

• Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region.

English Language Requirements

• An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification.

International Scholarships

• Information on scholarships for international students, is available at [insert URL].

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £4,855
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £4,855
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £9,535
• EU Other: £26,600
• International: £26,600

Additional course costs

• Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

How do I fund my study?

• There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.

Scholarships

• Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students.

International Scholarships

• Information on scholarships for international students, is available at [insert URL].

Career Prospects

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering from Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions alike.
• Our graduates are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and the versatility of Aerospace Engineering graduates makes them well suited for a wide range of future careers, both within engineering and in the wider graduate sector.

Alumni Success

• Many of our former graduates have risen to the top of their fields and include many famous figures.

Prizes and Awards

• The School receives valued support from the business community and private sponsors.
• This enables us to award over 50 prizes and scholarships.

Degree Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

• In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills.

How to Apply

• Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
• Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: [insert URL].

Terms and Conditions

• The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.
• Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.