Aerospace Engineering MEng

Program Overview

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Students gain proficiency in advanced aerodynamics, aerostructures, flight handling qualities, and enterprise studies, preparing them for careers in aircraft design, development, and maintenance in industries like aviation, defense, and government agencies. The program features a balance of theoretical knowledge, project work, and industry-relevant skills, supported by world-class facilities and academic guidance.

Program Outline

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Aerospace Engineering MEng - University of Liverpool

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Degree Overview:

The Aerospace Engineering MEng is a four-year integrated Master’s degree designed to fast-track graduates to become Chartered Engineers with either the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or the Royal Aeronautical Society. The MEng program offers a greater depth and breadth of knowledge compared to the three-year BEng program, focusing on specialist areas like advanced aerodynamics, aerostructures, flight handling qualities, advanced guidance systems, and enterprise studies.

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Outline:

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Year One:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Pilot Studies 1 (AERO131): Provides insights into the practical and intellectual skills required to become a commercial pilot, including classroom lectures and flight training.
• Solids and Structures 1 (ENGG110): Introduces fundamental concepts and theory of how engineering structures work to sustain loads.
• Professional Engineering: a skills toolkit (ENGG111): Develops an understanding of preliminary design processes, engineering drawing, group work, and report writing skills.
• Energy Science (ENGG116): Covers basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering Mathematics (ENGG198): Provides a foundation in calculus, complex variables, and functions of two variables.
• Digital Engineering (ENGG125): Introduces students to computer programming, MATLAB, and basic electrical and mechanical systems.

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Year Two:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Aeroengines (AERO213):
Covers technical aspects of gas turbine engines used in aircraft and other applications.
• Aerospace Engineering Design 2 (AERO220): Explains the multi-disciplinary process of aircraft design, including configuration selection, conceptual design, and preliminary design.
• Aircraft Performance (AERO212): Introduces the fundamentals of fixed-wing aircraft performance and stability.
• Avionics and Communications Systems (AERO250): Covers aerospace communications and avionic systems.
• Dynamic Systems (MECH215): Teaches methods for analyzing dynamic systems in time and frequency domains.
• Experimental Methods (ENGG201): Focuses on data analysis, interpretation, engineering experimentation, and measurement techniques.
• Project Management (MNGT202): Covers fundamental techniques in project management, risk management, and cost management.
• Solids & Structures 2 (ENGG209): Introduces techniques for load and displacement analysis of simple structures.

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Year Three:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Advanced Engineering Materials (MATS301):
Covers non-ferrous alloys and composite materials, including processing, heat treatment, microstructure, and properties.
• Advanced Modern Management (MNGT352): Introduces various aspects of advanced modern management and management tools.
• Aerospace Engineering Design 3 (AERO321): Builds upon Year 2 design course, focusing on advanced conceptual design and simulation modeling.
• Flight Dynamics and Control (AERO317): Introduces techniques and concepts used in the analysis of aircraft trim, stability, and dynamic response.
• Individual Project (ENGG341): Provides an opportunity for independent research and development of innovative concepts.
• Aerodynamics (AERO306): Covers aerodynamic theories, including boundary layer theory, potential flow theory, and thin airfoil theory.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (ENGG319): Provides skills to use computational fluid dynamics tools with an understanding of the underlying theory and technology.
• Optional Modules:
• Avionic Systems Design (AERO350):
Covers the design and evaluation of avionic systems.
• RF Engineering and Applied Electromagnetics (ELEC311): Introduces high frequency electromagnetics and circuit design techniques.
• Rotorcraft Flight (AERO314): Covers the theory of helicopter performance and flight dynamics.
• Spaceflight (AERO319): Introduces the main concepts of space flight, including propulsion, launch vehicles, and orbital mechanics.
• Uncertainty, Reliability and Risk 1 (ENGG304): Covers uncertainty quantification methods, reliability analysis, and risk assessment.
• Introduction to Finite Elements (ENGG302): Introduces the Finite Element method and its application in engineering problems.

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Year Four:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Further Aerostructural Analysis (AERO417):
Builds upon basic knowledge of linear elasticity to introduce advanced computational analysis methods.
• Aeroelasticity (AERO415): Covers theories of structural vibration, steady and unsteady aerodynamics, and static and dynamic aeroelasticity.
• Aerospace Capstone Group Design Project (AERO420): A culminating project where students work in teams to design and test an aircraft.
• Enterprise Studies (MNGT414): Covers entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, company infrastructure, and investment proposals.
• Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics (AERO406): Reinforces and deepens understanding of fluid kinematics, equations of motion, and advanced concepts in potential flow theory.
• Optional Modules:
• Additive Manufacturing (MNFG610):
Provides an overview of additive manufacturing in new product development.
• Advanced 4th Year Research Project (ENGG443): Focuses on a specific project related to a student's third-year project.
• Advanced Guidance Systems (AERO430): Covers advanced guidance laws in autonomous air systems.
• Design for Environment, Manufacture and Assembly (MNFG413): Introduces tools and methods of Eco-design, Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
• Energy and the Environment (MECH433): Discusses energy generation and usage, and their environmental impact.
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (ENGG410): Covers the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and techniques for measuring and analyzing body movements.
• Nuclear Technologies (MECH434): Provides an understanding of nuclear engineering, covering reactor dynamics, design, operation, and waste management.
• Risk and Uncertainty: Probability Theory (ENGG404): Develops understanding of basic probability theory and its application in engineering.
• Structural Optimisation (ENGG414): Covers classical and modern optimization methods and their application in structural design.
• Space Mission Design (AERO419): Covers advanced numerical concepts and techniques for space mission design, navigation, and operations.

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Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but generally include coursework, examinations, project work, presentations, and specific tests or tasks.

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Teaching:

The program utilizes a combination of face-to-face teaching methods, including group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars. There is a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as students progress through the program. Students are supported by individual academic advisors.

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Careers:

Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering MEng program are equipped with the skills to work in the development and maintenance of aircraft, satellites, and space vehicles. Typical career paths include:

• Airline operators
• Armed forces
• Government research agencies (e.g., Ministry of Defence)
Recent employers of graduates include:
• Engineering and Infrastructure: ABB Ltd, Bentley, Metronet Rail, Rolls Royce
• Utilities: United Utilities
• Defence and Military: BAE Systems, British Army, RAF (Royal Air Force), Royal Navy
• Aviation: British Airways
• Government organisations: National Nuclear Laboratory

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Other:

• The program is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, providing a recognized qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status.
• The School of Engineering has world-class facilities, including traditional lecture theatres, teaching laboratories, PC teaching centers, study rooms, and specialist engineering research laboratories.
• The program includes a year abroad option, allowing students to spend an academic year at one of the University's partner universities.
• The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students with tuition fees and living expenses.
• The University provides career and employability support, including help with career planning, job market understanding, and networking skills.
• The University provides support for students with disabilities.

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Tuition Fees:

• Full-time place, per year
• UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) £9,250
• International fees £27,200
• Year in industry fee
• £1,850
• Year abroad fee
• £1,385 (UK fees)
• £13,600 (International fees)