Modules

This course has a common first year. In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field. We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses Aerospace Technology BEng (Hons) In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field. Modules: Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Year Two: In your second year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills concerning aerospace systems engineering and avionics systems, amongst others. Modules: Aerospace Structures: Mechanics and Simulation Aircraft Systems Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Thermofluids: Modelling and Applications Sandwich Year: There's no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They're a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year: In this final year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with propulsion systems design and supersonic aerodynamics, amongst others. Modules: Individual Aerospace Project Avionics and Control Systems Aircraft Design Aircraft Propulsion Systems Design Additional Year: If you meet the criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth-year master's option, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise. Modules: Advanced Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Structural Integrity and Dynamic Behaviour Design for Sustainability Aerospace Systems Integration Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Year Two In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with aerospace systems engineering and avionics systems, amongst others. Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Year Three In year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with propulsion systems design and supersonic aerodynamics, amongst others. Additional Year The additional fourth-year master's option, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual assignments Laboratories. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Aeronautical Society, Royal