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This is an introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics, which lays down the foundations of all of the aeronautical and astronautical engineering modules that follow in subsequent years.

* An introduction to aerospace systems, operations, safety and certification requirements.
* Application of newtonian mechanics to analyze the performance of aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft, which will form the basis for future modules in the degree.

This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to aerospace design by blending technical knowledge, creativity, and hands-on skills. Students will learn the full design process, from design requirements to concept development, geometry modelling, and, eventually, creating a scaled model of their own design. The module emphasises sustainable, ethical, and inclusive design, focusing on human and environmental factors alongside historical and contemporary case studies that inspire innovative thinking.

Students will develop teamwork and communication skills through leadership and collaboration exercises, presenting their work effectively in verbal, visual, and written formats. Practical skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and manufacturing techniques, including parametric modelling and 3D printing, will be taught, culminating in the fabrication of a scaled prototype of the students’ own aircraft design.

Aerospace-specific content covers aircraft conceptual design at both system and component levels, with students using tools like OpenVSP and Python for aircraft synthesis, aerodynamic analysis, weight estimation and mission evaluation. Key topics include fuselage, wing, propulsion, empennage and landing gear design, offering students a well-rounded understanding of aircraft conceptual design. By the end of the module, students will have gained critical design, modelling, and prototyping skills, laying the foundation for further studies in aerospace engineering.

This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to aerospace design by blending technical knowledge, creativity, and hands-on skills. Students will learn the full design process, from design requirements to concept development, geometry modelling, and, eventually, creating a scaled model of their own design. The module emphasises sustainable, ethical, and inclusive design, focusing on human and environmental factors alongside historical and contemporary case studies that inspire innovative thinking.

Students will develop teamwork and communication skills through leadership and collaboration exercises, presenting their work effectively in verbal, visual, and written formats. Practical skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and manufacturing techniques, including parametric modelling and 3D printing, will be taught, culminating in the fabrication of a scaled prototype of the students’ own aircraft design.

Aerospace-specific content covers aircraft conceptual design at both system and component levels, with students using tools like OpenVSP and Python for aircraft synthesis, aerodynamic analysis, weight estimation and mission evaluation. Key topics include fuselage, wing, propulsion, empennage and landing gear design, offering students a well-rounded understanding of aircraft conceptual design. By the end of the module, students will have gained critical design, modelling, and prototyping skills, laying the foundation for further studies in aerospace engineering.

This module introduces you to human-centred AI, an interdisciplinary approach to the development and application of AI systems that prioritise human well-being, ethics, and societal impact. The module will cover foundational AI concepts through the lens of human-centred design, focusing on how AI technologies can be designed to augment human capabilities, promote inclusivity, and minimise harm. We will explore ethical considerations, human-AI collaboration, and the ways AI can be used to tackle complex social challenges.

This module introduces you to human-centred AI, an interdisciplinary approach to the development and application of AI systems that prioritise human well-being, ethics, and societal impact. The module will cover foundational AI concepts through the lens of human-centred design, focusing on how AI technologies can be designed to augment human capabilities, promote inclusivity, and minimise harm. We will explore ethical considerations, human-AI collaboration, and the ways AI can be used to tackle complex social challenges.

This is an aerospace design synthesis module. The aircraft operations, aerodynamics, mechanics of flight, mechanics of solids and propulsion modules of Part I and II having equipped the students with the building blocks of aerospace engineering science, this module places them into the context of aircraft design in the ‘real world’, as represented by regulatory, performance and cost constraints. The module takes an applied, computational approach, introducing the students to key concepts through hands-on examples.

This is an aerospace design synthesis module. The aircraft operations, aerodynamics, mechanics of flight, mechanics of solids and propulsion modules of Part I and II having equipped the students with the building blocks of aerospace engineering science, this module places them into the context of aircraft design in the ‘real world’, as represented by regulatory, performance and cost constraints. The module takes an applied, computational approach, introducing the students to key concepts through hands-on examples.

This is an aerospace design synthesis module. The aircraft operations, aerodynamics, mechanics of flight, mechanics of solids and propulsion modules of Part I and II having equipped the students with the building blocks of aerospace engineering science, this module places them into the context of aircraft design in the ‘real world’, as represented by regulatory, performance and cost constraints. The module takes an applied, computational approach, introducing the students to key concepts through hands-on examples.

The module shows how simple physical principles can be used to learn about the Universe. The focus is upon how one can measure physical quantities such as size, distance, temperature, age and mass for the variety of objects in the Universe. By its end students should be able to appreciate topics of current interest in astronomy and cosmology.

Students should be aware that this module requires A-level physics (with a C grade or above) and A-level maths (grade C or above).

The module shows how simple physical principles can be used to learn about the Universe. The focus is upon how one can measure physical quantities such as size, distance, temperature, age and mass for the variety of objects in the Universe. By its end students should be able to appreciate topics of current interest in astronomy and cosmology.

Students should be aware that this module requires A-level physics (with a C grade or above) and A-level maths (grade C or above).