Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

Why choose this course?
The key aim of this Aeronautical Engineering degree is to develop intellectual and application skills through knowledge acquisition, problem-solving, deductive skills, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. This also encompasses social and environmental implications.

Learn advanced skills and knowledge, and graduate with a Master’s in Engineering after just four years of study.

During this degree, you will:
develop a full understanding of engineering design concepts and the product development process.
gain key skills and sound knowledge for a successful career in aircraft design and manufacturing industries, as well as in a variety of modern manufacturing engineering sectors,
be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for often complex concepts to become reality.
seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative, and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner.
be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical, and technical skills, using appropriate tools.
be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities.
be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce, and communication;
be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue.
be professional in your outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.

Key Course Features:
Integrated Industrial Placement, providing you with a more diverse range of skills and experiences in a workplace setting ready for employment
You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, many with industrial backgrounds.
Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities.
Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre based in Broughton.
3D laser scanner.
Access to cutting-edge computer-aided design, analysis and simulation software, including ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB and Simulink, etc.
Work on jet engine aircraft in our aircraft hangar.
Become eligible to be a student member with the IMechE, RAeS, and/or IET.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories in engineering. Acquire basic mathematic skills related to engineering and design problems. Use CAD for engineering design. Competence of working safely in engineering laboratories and workshops, and being able to conduct laboratory procedures, measurement and workshop practices under the guidance of a tutor.

MODULES
Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Science
CAD and Production Science
Materials and Environment
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Professional Development
Modern Aircraft Technology

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
You will build on the knowledge, concepts and skills acquired at level 4 in addition to more specialist knowledge, and skills in engineering design and analysis. More in-depth theories in mechanics, thermodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, avionics, control systems, structures and finite element analysis, etc. Develop an understanding in business and research methods.

MODULES
Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
Thermo-Fluid and Propulsion
Further Engineering Mathematics
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Mechanics, Structures & FEA
Flight Mechanics, Avionics and Control

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
You will acquire a critical understanding and application of the higher level concepts, principles and theories in engineering as well as a critical understanding and explanation of advanced topics in structural vibration, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics. An Industrial Placement and Project are integrated into the MEng degree, which will enhance your industrial experience and further brighten your career opportunities.

MODULES
Mechanical Engineering Modelling & Simulation
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Design & Flight Stability
Project

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 7)
This is the final year of the Master training. This will allow you to enhance further your skills and gain the required knowledge in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering. At the end of this, you will be a graduate engineer ready for the industry!

MODULES
Industrial Placement and Project
Mechanical Engineering Systems Modelling & Simulation
Design with Composites-Theory & Practice
Applied Aerodynamics
Digital Manufacture
Group Design Project

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching And Assessment
Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. An open and friendly atmosphere enhances the student’s learning experience. Strong links to local, national, and international companies ensure teaching is industry relevant and provides students with the best possible starting point for their engineering career paths taking on key roles in industry and public services.

Teaching and Learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.