Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
The key aim of the Aeronautical Engineering Degree is to develop intellectual and application skills through knowledge acquisition, problem solving, deductive skills, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation. This also encompasses social and environmental implications.

During the degree, you will:
develop a full understanding of engineering design concepts and the product development process.
gain key skills and sound knowledge for a successful career in aircraft design and manufacturing industries, as well as in a variety of modern manufacturing engineering sectors,
be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for often complex concepts to become reality.
seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative, and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner.
be skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical, and technical skills, using appropriate tools.
be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities.
be familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value appreciate the global dimensions of engineering, commerce, and communication;
be able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue.
be professional in your outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.

Key Course Features:
Includes a foundation year to prepare you for university-level study.
You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, with extensive industrial experience.
Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel facilities.
Advanced Composite Training and Development Centre based in Broughton.
Rapid prototyping facility and specialist manufacturing systems simulation software.
3D laser scanner.
Access to cutting edge computer-aided design, analysis and simulation software, including ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB and Simulink, etc.
State-of-the-art Merlin Flight Simulator - design and test your own aircraft using engineering theory.

YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation year provides a grounding in all aspects of engineering and design in order to prepare you for further years of study.

MODULES
Analytical Methods for Engineering
The Skills You Need
Design and Technology
Mechanical Science
Electrical and Electronic Science
Contextual Studies

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories in engineering. Acquire basic mathematic skills related to engineering and design problems. Use CAD for engineering design. Competence of working safely in engineering laboratories and workshops, and being able to conduct laboratory procedures, measurement and workshop practices under the guidance of a tutor.

MODULES
Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Science
CAD and Production Science
Materials and Environment
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Professional Development
Modern Aircraft Technology

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
You will build on the knowledge, concepts and skills acquired at level 4 in addition to more specialist knowledge, skills in engineering design and analysis. More in depth in theories in mechanics, thermodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, avionics, control systems, structures and finite element analysis, etc. Develop understanding in business and research methods.

MODULES
Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics, and Sustainability
Thermo-Fluid and Propulsion
Further Engineering Mathematics
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Mechanics, Structures & FEA
Flight Mechanics, Avionics and Control

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
You will acquire a critical understanding and application of the high-level concepts, principles and theories in engineering as well as a critical understanding and explanation of advanced topics in structural vibration, aircraft design and flight stability, and aerodynamics. Use knowledge and skills acquired to do an individual project.

MODULES
Mechanical Engineering Modelling & Simulation
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Design & Flight Stability
Professional Engineering
Project

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment
Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. An open and friendly atmosphere enhances the students’ learning experience. Strong links to local, national, and international companies ensure teaching is industry relevant and provides students with the best possible starting point into their engineering career paths taking on key roles in industry and public services.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.