MEng Aerospace Engineering

The Aerospace Engineering MEng course offered by Heriot-Watt University is an intensive, five-year programme that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in aerospace design. The course, available full-time and part-time, provides a comprehensive understanding of aerospace systems and advanced materials, and offers a high level of study and research, enabling students to reach Chartered Engineer status sooner.Course Content: The course is structured around aeronautical subjects, with students studying a diverse range of topics such as aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structural analysis,resistance to the space environment, industrial project management and aircraft systems. The study also involves real-world industry-standard technologies and a major individual project in the final year.Key Modules: Modules include Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Dynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Materials and Manufacturing, Aerospace Propulsion, Systems Engineering, Design and Manufacture, Structural Analysis, and Aerospace Project.Accreditations: The MEng Aerospace Engineering course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: Graduates from this program can expect to find employment in aerospace engineering, airline operations, and air traffic control. Possible employers include aircraft and component manufacturers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and government research agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.