Mechanical Aerospace Engineering (Extended Degree) (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

How do you design a wing that generates lift efficiently at cruising altitude but survives the forces of take-off and landing? What happens to a propulsion system when the surrounding air is moving faster than the speed of sound? How do engineers make autonomous aircraft decisions in real time, with no margin for error?

These are the kinds of problems that sit at the core of mechanical aerospace engineering, and Mechanical Aerospace Engineering (Extended Degree) (Hons) at Northumbria University is being built around engaging with them seriously.

What will I learn in my Foundation Year?

The foundation year covers mechanical, civil and automotive engineering. You will be taught and guided by a student-oriented and well-rounded team of experienced engineering practitioners, researchers, and a knowledgeable technical support team. Equipped with dedicated lab and workshop facilities, your first year seeks to provide an engaging and practical learning experience to apply engineering principles to real-world problems.

The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited.  Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.