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The two themes in the Aerodynamics programme will suit graduates or similarly qualified individuals from engineering, scientific and mathematical backgrounds, with some experience of fluid dynamics, who are aiming for advanced specialisation in aerodynamics.
Both programmes emphasise the fundamentals of aerodynamics as a subject. Aerodynamics and Computation focuses on numerical methods and the physics and computation of turbulence.
Race Car Aerodynamics centres on analysis, computation and measurement of turbulent flows associated with high-performance race cars.
Programme structure
Aerodynamics and Computation
Core modules: Numerical methods; Computational fluid dynamics (CFD); Applications of CFD; Turbulence 1: physics and measurement; Turbulence 2: computation and modelling
Seven optional modules from: Acoustics; Aerospace CFD; Analytical and numerical acoustics; Applied aerodynamics; Biological flows; Compressible flow; Design, search and optimisation: principles, methods and parameterisation; Design, search and optimisation: case studies; Experimental techniques for aerodynamics; Flow control; Hypersonics and high-temperature gas dynamics; Powered lift or aircraft propulsion; Race car aerodynamics; Wing aerodynamics
Race Car Aerodynamics
Core modules: Applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD); Experimental techniques for aerodynamics; Numerical methods; Race car aerodynamics; Race car design/GDP; Turbulence 1: physics and measurement; Turbulence 2: computation and modelling
Three optional modules from: Applied aerodynamics; Design, search and optimisation: principles, methods and parameterisation; Design, search and optimisation: case studies; Flow control; Wing aerodynamics
Key facts
Entry requirements: First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics or a science-based subject; applicants with relevant employment experience will be considered
Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
Assessment: Examinations, coursework, thesis
Start date: October
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: Typically end of May
Fees: See programme fees page
Careers: Engineering professions; further research
Find out more: www.soton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses.page