This broad-based aviation course, covering computer simulation and design, technology, production, manufacture, management and business studies, equips you for a wide variety of career paths in aerospace. You’ll develop your practical skills in the early stages in workshops and well-equipped laboratories, before learning your management skills in the second half of the course. You’ll find a particular emphasis on computer-aided engineering, including 3D modelling, computer-aided analysis and computer- aided manufacture. You’ll also take part in group work, enabling you to develop your team-working skills and improve your employability.
University of Hertfordshire
BSc (Hons) Aerospace Technology with Management
Entry Requirements
| UCAS points | A Level | BTEC | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104-112 | BCC - BBC - Minimum of 2 A levels | MMM - DMM - Diploma in engineering or technology based | Engineering or technology diploma with merit profile | 104-112 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above |
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/C Mathematics
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Career Prospects
There are employment opportunities in a variety of areas, ranging from airline operators to large aircraft manufacturers to small aerospace supply chain companies. Jobs can vary from managing specialist laboratories/ test facilities to the supervision of production lines, and specialisation in CAD to project management. The breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, computing or business.
You’ll find employment opportunities in a range of companies, from airline operators and aircraft manufacturers to small aerospace supply chain firms. Jobs can vary, from managing specialist laboratories and test facilities to the supervision of production lines and project management. The breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, computing and business.
Course Details
The School has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning with most modules delivered through a combination of traditional face to face teaching and distance learning through the university's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic learning resources, electronic discussion with staff and other students, and, for some modules, submit coursework 24/7 from anywhere in the world! With a heavy emphasis on Computer Aided Engineering, the school has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. The School also operate an open access laboratory policy of when possible students doing experiments in their own time.
What you will learn
This course will give you the combination of skills necessary to support many branches of engineering related to the development of aerospace products.
You will develop your practical skills in the early stages in workshops and well-equipped laboratories, while you will develop your management skills in the second half of the course to enable you to achieve your career aspirations within the aerospace industry. A particular feature of the course is group work, which will enable you to develop your team-working skills and improve your employability.
More about the Course
Rapid changes in technology and global business structures mean that today's graduates need to be flexible and versatile. This broad-based aviation course, covering computer simulation and design, technology, production, manufacture, management and business studies, equips you for a wide variety of career paths.
In the first year of your BSc Honours degree course in Aerospace Technology with Management you will gain a good grounding in engineering focused on technology, information technology and management, as well as being introduced to basic aircraft systems, principles of flight, aircraft operations.
In your second year you will build on your knowledge of core technologies, IT and management skills as they are applied within the aerospace industry. This includes studying aerodynamics with, wind tunnel testing, design of aircraft structures and components, using commercial standard software used within the aerospace industry. You will also have the option of some flying lessons at a local flying school. In your third year you can choose to spend a year on professional placement gaining valuable experience with a company who are active in this field.
In your final year you will concentrate on the application of aerospace technology and key business skills. You will also get involved in a project to design a complete aircraft with MEng and BEng students, and develop specialist knowledge by undertaking an in-depth project on a topic that interests you. There is also further opportunity for flying.
Year 1
Aerospace technology & industry
Mechanical experimental engineering
Engineering statistics
Career skills development
Introduction to design for technologists
Introduction to manufacturing for technologists
Materials and electrical technology
Computing for business and technology
Introduction to practical safety for engineers
Mathematics for engineering
Year 2
Aerospace design,test and certification
Computer aided design
Computer aided manufacture
Product and project management
Principles of aircraft systems
Career planning
Thermofluid experimental engineering
Engineering operations management
Simulation and analysis techniques
Optional modules
Exchange year
Exchange semester
Year 3
Engineering management and finance
Reliability engineering
Instrumentation and control systems
Avionics technology
Bsc individual project (aerospace technology)
Aerospace performance and manufacture
Aerospace vehicle design
Optional modules
Industrial placement
Year abroad
Careers portfolio
Semester abroad
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