MEng Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering: University of the West of England

Introduction

Fully accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, this successful aerospace degree has been offered by UWE for many years. The manufacture of modern aircraft requires the successful application of the newest materials and manufacturing processes. The role of the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer is to ensure that this technology is implemented to the highest standards.

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering degree covers the design, planning, implementation and management of manufacturing systems in the aerospace industry. You will learn modern manufacturing techniques, such as rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, as well as the fundamentals of aeronautics and aero-engineering. You will also gain important management skills that are needed to be effective in any current manufacturing operation, including project management, team working, problem-solving, presentation and negotiating skills.

Careers/further study

Graduates with an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering degree are likely to pursue careers in the aerospace industry. The combination of the aerospace and the manufacturing elements of the course prepare you for employment in many high technology companies, such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and AgustaWestland Helicopters. Previous graduates have taken up employment in companies concerned with the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, helicopters and jet engines.

Entry requirements

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma (normally Access to Science); achievement of level 3 credits in Maths (to include algebra and calculus), achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language. The Maths Unit at Level 3 must cover the core content for AS Maths

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact by

• telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
• e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK