Aerospace Systems Engineering

Description

The aerospace industry provides one of the most challenging environments for the development and testing of new technologies. This course aims to develop a broad range of systems engineering skills and is taught with a focus on developing problem-solving skills.
You will learn to apply your knowledge to various aspects of aerospace systems. The course gives you skills in designing aircraft components. Projects are based upon the systems utilised in the latest military, civil, helicopter and space vehicles. We have invested in aerospace facilities to ensure this course provides excellent facilities for you to learn on actual aircraft products.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:

• Accreditation by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). Information can be found on Coventry University and Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) websites;
• The opportunity to work on a suite of Merlin flight simulation equipment;
• Teaching staff with industrial and research experience in a variety of disciplines such as aerodynamics, flight dynamics and avionics and experience of working for Bombardier, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems and the MOD;
• Strong international links. For example, one of our major international partners is the Emirates Aviation College located in Dubai;
• Collaborative links with many universities around the world.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Module (EEA)
• GBP 12444 Module (International)

Start date September 2015 Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Your first year builds on your established skills to provide a foundation of key engineering subjects. You will get an introduction to aerospace topics such as aerodynamics, power plants, aircraft systems and structures.

In the second year your aerospace design knowledge is increased. You will study landing gear design, avionics, flight dynamics, fuel systems and flight control systems.
Your final year includes project management, an individual project and group design work. In the group work, students compete as part of a team to produce a demanding system design.
Your course will be based on a series of lectures, with associated seminars and practical workshop classes. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.

You will work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you develop all of the professional skills at the same time as you learn the technical content of your degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Essential Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.

Typical Offers

• A-Levels: BBB to include Mathematics and one from Engineering, Physics, or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in Engineering

Access: The Access Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Access applicants can meet the GCSE requirements through their current studies and do not need to have these qualifications separately.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points to include either Physics, Design Technology, IT, Mathematics at Higher Level.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Coventry University.

Funding

Merit Scholarship Scheme

Merit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.

• Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University.
• Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels or equivalent at grades BBC)
• There is no separate scholarship application process: all undergraduate applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country and postgraduate applications from international, will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything, if you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office.
• University Research Studentship Scheme

Occasionally, funding becomes available to enable the University, either centrally, through one of the faculties or from other sources, to offer research studentships in specified topics or fields of study.

Science Without Borders

Brazilian students are able to apply for full scholarship - including tuition fees and accommodation - to study undergraduate sandwich programmes at Coventry University.

Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country, you can apply for:

Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study

If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, you can apply for

• Scholarships for Masters, PhD, or split-site (PhD) study at UK universities
• Shared Scholarships for Masters study at selected UK universities

If you are a citizen of the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for:

• Scholarships for undergraduate study at UK universities

Ferguson Trust Scholarships

Ferguson Trust Scholarships are made available through the generosity of The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of two generations of the Ferguson family to promote education, international friendship and understanding, and the promotion of world peace and development. The Trust supports people from low-income and conflict-affected regions who want to improve their knowledge of peace and reconciliation. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent on individual circumstances and assessment.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society.