About this course
Develop the skills to work on future interplanetary missions, or create new electronic systems for unmanned air vehicles. On this course, you'll explore the emerging technologies in aerospace engineering. You'll take group and individual projects to gain valuable technical and professional experience. Whatever topics you choose, you'll be well prepared for a career in the aerospace industry.
Aerospace Electronic Engineering looks at the electronic systems that are vital for aircraft and spacecraft.
On this 4-year integrated Masters, you'll learn essential engineering skills and specialise in aerospace topics, such as:
flight mechanics
navigation and control
GPS and radar techniques
Our expert academics bring industry experience to the classroom. They have worked on projects with NASA and the European Space Agency.
As part of your degree you can:
design and build your own electronic circuits, systems and computer software
use our research facilities, including a computer laboratory, high-voltage lab and a £110m clean room
take part in a group design project, where you'll work for an industry or academic customer
develop your enterprise skills with help from our startup supporter, Future Worlds
study engineering management and law to help your career
You can take this course with an additional year-long, paid placement. Apply with UCAS code H61I for the Industrial Studies option.
Course location
This course is based at Highfield, Southampton.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.