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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

TEME-AFM04: MSc Aerospace Engineering

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
ME30218 Aircraft propulsion 6 Credits
ME50154 Aerodynamics 6 Credits
ME50225 Aircraft performance 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
Students must take at least 3 masters level units (i.e. coded ME4* or ME5*) in Semester 1 of this programme.
ME30045 Aerospace structures 1 6 Credits
ME40319 Composite materials 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
Students must take at least 3 masters level units (i.e. coded ME4* or ME5*) in Semester 1 of this programme.
ME30041 Aircraft stability & control 6 Credits
ME40308 Experimental techniques in aerodynamics 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
ME50316 Project phase 1 6 Credits
XX50180 Group activity 12 Credits
MN50416 Commercialisation of new technology 6 Credits
MN50420 Technology strategy and organisation 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
ME50185 Dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.