Aerospace Engineering Meng

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Gain the practical skills to solve complex future aerospace challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- Engage in live projects, numerical modelling and experimental techniques. <br/><br/><br/>- Address sustainability challenges like decarbonisation and FlyZero-2030. <br/><br/><br/>- Develop technology expertise in aviation and next-generation space missions.<br/><br/><br/>This course prepares you for diverse roles in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, modelling, simulating and other commercial engineering enterprises. You’ll engage in professional practice from day one, working on industry-led projects and addressing complex aerospace problems.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. <br/><br/>On this course you’ll take an active, research-informed approach to learning, preparing for future aerospace challenges within a diverse student community. <br/><br/>You’ll gain skills and confidence through state-of-the-art teaching techniques – such as flipped learning, think-pair-share, digital-technology aided teaching, online learning and a variety of activities.<br/><br/>**Course topics**<br/><br/>You’ll apply your learning to solve real-world problems across core subject areas – including aerodynamics, thermodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight dynamics and control, systems and avionics. You’ll also explore case studies within the aerospace industry – insightful examples of ongoing research and industry practice. <br/><br/>Further themes of the course range from fluid mechanics and aerospace materials to aircraft design, numerical methods, modelling and simulation.<br/><br/>Assessments on the course include exams, coursework, case studies, phase tests, viva presentations and portfolios, offering equal opportunities to demonstrate your learning and potential. <br/><br/>**Course support**<br/><br/>You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment. This includes: <br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Skills Centre with one-on-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.<br/><br/><br/>- The Engineering Café, a weekly drop-in session where you can ask questions and get advice from academics.<br/><br/><br/>- A dedicated Maths and Stats Support drop-in session that runs twice a week.<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>**Work placements** <br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement between your second and third years. You’ll have the opportunity to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. <br/><br/>We have a dedicated and experienced team to help you find a placement and make the most of your work experience opportunities. Our strong links to the industry and excellent reputation mean companies actively seek our students for employment. Often students return from their placements with sponsorships or job offers. <br/><br/>Previous students have worked in a variety of technical roles for companies including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems and the Ministry of Defence.<br/><br/>**Live projects** <br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world aerospace projects by working on client-based projects. You’ll learn how to address the main client, business or user’s needs, while also meeting the main requirements of the project. You’ll consider ethical principles and your responsibilities as an engineer towards health and safety, society and the environment. <br/><br/>Later in the course, you’ll undertake an individual project and an aircraft design and simulation module – carrying out the design of a real aircraft and creating a model in the flight simulator to verify the associated performance.