Aerospace Engineering University of Leicester

Overview

Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Leicester  starts by providing a broad engineering foundation, which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering subjects. You will then develop further specific knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering.

Specialised lectures on topics such as flight dynamics, aircraft navigation, aero-engine design, aerospace materials and aircraft performance may be given by visiting lecturers from aerospace industry companies. You will have the opportunity to attend a practical flight test course or to use a flight simulator to enhance your knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering.

Careers and employability

The Aerospace Engineering degrees have employability skills embedded within them. Project management, business simulation, and risk assessments are an integral part of practical modules. You will learn how to juggle technical requirements of engineering design with external factors that influence product development.

The excellent links with industry mean that some projects may include visits from leading industrial engineers who will review your progress and offer advice.

Success

• Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. 

• This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. 

• Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism.