Take flight. Aeronautics & Astronautics Aeronautics & Astronautics at Southampton is world renowned for producing graduates who rapidly scale the heights of the aerospace profession. By working closely with industry, our award-winning teaching ensures that our students are ready to tackle tomorrow’s tough engineering challenges today.

Teaching of the Aeronautics and Astronautics programme is provided in the School of Engineering Sciences. As one of Europe’s leading engineering 1 schools, we have the highest reputation for teaching, research and professional consultancy services. The School is one of the top research-rated institutions in the UK and our internationally renowned academic staff work at the forefront of their fields. We are committed to addressing major scientific and technological issues relating to transport, energy and sustainability that affect the world. We have some of the world’s strongest industrial links across the aerospace, defence, Formula One and general engineering sectors, based on a reputation built over several decades. This means that our graduates are in great demand. We work closely with other Schools across the University and 4 pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Our teaching is supported by dedicated laboratory and experimental facilities that we continually invest in, including the UK’s most extensive university large wind tunnel complex, flight simulators, a state-of-the-art manufacturing centre and six new Design Studios for hands-on teaching of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM). Our undergraduate programmes offer a great deal of choice and flexibility, so you can tailor your studies to suit your specific interests. A key feature is the individual and group design project work. Student projects link with our world-leading research and are often done in conjunction with industry. We recognise that university life is not just about your studies and we understand the importance of the student experience as a whole. On arrival at Southampton, you will be assigned a personal tutor who can provide help and support on academic and personal issues. We also help students run their own engineering society and members organise industrial visits, lectures by guest speakers, as well as sports and social activities. I hope that you will find this booklet helpful and informative. It should give you, our future students, a glimpse of the opportunities facing engineering graduates and a flavour of the challenges that await you.

Professor Mark Spearing Head of School

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1 Top flight careers 4 Teaching excellence Southampton graduates are highly sought Be taught by world class aeronautics and after by the Aerospace industry. Pages 10-11 astronautics academics who are leaders in their field. Pages 30–33 2 Links with industry The School has close links with partners in 5 Applications and offers the UK aerospace and motorsport industry. How to apply and details of our entry Pages12-13 requirements. Page 35 3 Degree programmes 6 Southampton at a glance We offer an exciting portfolio of three- Ten reasons to study in the School of year and four-year programmes which Engineering Sciences at the University of are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Southampton. Pages 36–37 Society. Pages 14–29

© University of Southampton 2008 Designed and produced by Communications and the Print Centre Cover photo: © Iain Bradbury, reproduced under Creative Commons license This information can be made available, on request, in alternative formats, such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio tape and, in some cases, other languages. For more information, please contact School of Engineering Sciences on +44 (0)23 8059 4885. 3 Aeronautics and Astronautics brings together the most advanced engineering across a wide range of disciplines, with applications to the specification, design and construction of aircraft, satellites and other spacecraft. Cutting-edge research is carried out in fields such as aerodynamics, flight mechanics, materials, propulsion, structures as well as aircraft and spacecraft systems.

4 Southampton graduates flying the Airbus A380 (Peter Chandler, Airbus A380 deputy test pilot) and Red Arrows (Squadron Leader Martin Higgins, Red 9) at Farnborough Airshow

Today, the aerospace industry faces many regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that exciting challenges – not least those posed they continue to meet the requirements of the by environmental and economic concerns. international aerospace industry. Environmental factors are leading to If you wish to spend part of your degree significant changes in aircraft design, abroad, we offer an MEng programme with manufacture and operation. Our aim is to European Studies, which includes a year at a equip students and graduates with the skills European institution. Students on the MEng and attributes to address these challenges. Aeronautics & Astronautics programme Our Aeronautics & Astronautics programmes can also spend a semester abroad in Year are highly regarded in industry for their 3. For students who wish to pursue top- blend of analytical, computational and level management careers in the aerospace experimental work. The Aeronautics & industry, we also offer an MEng programme in Astronautics programme is unique in the UK Engineering Management. as a BAE Systems preferred course, preferred Our graduates follow careers in all areas academic supplier to Airbus and an academic of aerospace engineering covering fixed- partner of AgustaWestland. Close links with and rotary-wing aircraft, spacecraft and the aerospace and racing car industries also propulsion, and aerospace operations. The provide excellent opportunities for work multidisciplinary nature of our programmes placements and careers, and many of our also prepares students for careers in many students secure sponsorship before and non-aerospace industries, including the during their studies. racing car industry. We offer an exciting portfolio of three- The School of Engineering Sciences offers year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and many opportunities for students to get four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) involved in social activities. We run an active programmes, which are accredited by the branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aeronautical Society. Our MEng Space with opportunities for flying through the Systems Engineering is the only programme of University Air Squadron and gliding club. its kind in the UK. Our degree programmes are 5 A flight instrument designed and developed by University of Southampton students in the School of Engineering Sciences is now deployed on the Columbus space laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS). The work was undertaken as part of a series of undergraduate projects as well as two PhD research programmes.

ISS with Columbus 6 7 Airbus Noise Technology Centre This new world-leading research centre at Southampton is focussed on finding ways to reduce the noise generated by airliners both inside and outside the cabin. Aircraft noise is a pressing environmental issue and a performance constraint for commercial airliners.

The Centre brings together an expert team of academic staff, research fellows and PhD students using state-of-the-art computer simulations and wind tunnel testing to develop new noise reduction concepts. Undergraduate students work with the research team, providing exciting projects for developing quieter current and next-generation airliners.

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9 Top flight careers

Southampton graduates are highly sought after by The multidisciplinary and technical nature of the industry and well prepared to reach the top of their Southampton degree means that graduates can also chosen profession. We are unique in being an Airbus readily secure employment in other sectors, such preferred academic supplier, BAE Systems preferred as management, finance and IT. Our excellent links course and AgustaWestland academic partner. We are with industry mean that companies are constantly one of only six universities providing undergraduate contacting us to supply them with good graduates. training for the Armed Forces through the Defence Our graduates are now employed in high-profile Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS). Formula roles in organisations such as: One teams look to Southampton for the best new Airbus Force India Red Bull Racing aerodynamics talent for the future. Southampton is the key to success in these high technology fields. AgustaWestland Fraser-Nash Renault F1 Most of our students go on to pursue careers in BAE Systems Consultancy Rolls-Royce aerospace engineering companies, with many opting Boeing GKN Aerospace Royal Air Force for careers in the Armed Services. Aeronautics & Hawker de Astronautics is proven as an ideal degree for those British Airways Royal Navy Havilland / wanting to fly professionally, as airline pilots, or in the British Army Boeing Selex Galileo military. Many graduates choose to work for suppliers CCLRC SELEX Sensors & who support the aerospace industry, supplying JP Morgan Airborne Systems vital components to major aircraft and spacecraft Deloitte Lockhead Martin manufacturers. Others embark on postgraduate Siemens Detica McLaren F1 courses at Southampton, and other universities, to Smiths Aerospace further enhance their knowledge and skills. Dstl Meggitt PLC Williams F1 Southampton graduates are in an excellent position to EADS Mott MacDonald pursue career opportunities in all areas of aerospace QinetiQ ESA NASA engineering, working on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, engines, spacecraft and aerospace operations.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships of £1000 to reward outstanding A range of entry and academic achievement scholarships academic performance in each year of our are also offered to international students.For full details undergraduate programmes (except in the final year). and terms and conditions, please go to: The maximum possible award is therefore £3000 over www.southampton.ac.uk/ses the duration of an MEng or £2000 over the duration of a BEng.

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We have close links with partners Forces’ decision to initially place all Strategic partnerships in the UK aerospace industry and of their aeronautical engineering We have forged excellent links with government research laboratories, undergraduates at Southampton. industrial partners on a range of including Airbus, BAE Systems, the Most of our research, along with activities, including: Defence Science and Technology many individual and group student −− Airbus Noise Technology Centre. Laboratory (Dstl), QinetiQ, Rolls- projects, has direct, practical −− Rolls-Royce Airbus University Royce and overseas organisations relevance to industry. Indeed, a large Technology Centre (UTC) for such as the European Space Agency proportion of our research is funded Computational Engineering. and NASA. Additionally, we have by industry and includes several −− Microsoft Institute for High long established links with leading strategic research centres by world- Performance Computing. players in the motorsport industry, leading organisations such as Airbus, including unique opportunities for −− National Centre for Advanced Rolls-Royce and Microsoft. Our Tribology at Southampton. students to pursue placements and long-standing reputation in racing careers in Formula One. −− DePuy International University car aerodynamics means that we have Technology Partnership in The School of Engineering Sciences links with several Formula One, and Bioengineering Science. is one of only three UK providers other, motorsport teams. −− Lloyd’s Register UTC in of preferred university courses in The School of Engineering Sciences Hydrodynamics, Hydroelasticity and aerospace engineering for BAE Mechanics of Composites. has internationally renowned Systems – one of the world’s largest expertise in astronautics and −− Ministry of Defence (MOD)/Lloyds defence and aerospace companies spacecraft engineering. Each year, Register Centre of Excellence for We run e-learning courses, based Marine Structures. our staff provides continuing on our undergraduate modules, for professional education to over 200 −− Royal National Lifeboat Institution the company’s staff development Advanced Technology Partnership space engineering staff from across programme as part of the BAE Systems on Maritime Engineering and Safety. the globe. This takes the form of short ‘Virtual University’. courses held at the European Space Southampton is one of four preferred Agency (ESA) and at Southampton. academic suppliers to Airbus – These courses are based on the the world’s leading civil airliner material taught on our Aeronautics manufacturer. We work closely with & Astronautics and Space Systems Airbus on our teaching and research Engineering degree programmes. activities. For example, Airbus Future These programmes are designed to Projects Office leads the major third- meet the needs of employers and are year aircraft design team project, along developed in consultation with senior with experts from Rolls-Royce. We are industrialists on our advisory boards. an AgustaWestland academic partner Our Industrial Advisory Board in recognition of the School’s expertise comprises senior representatives in rotorcraft design and aerodynamics. from the UK’s major aerospace and Our industrial partners regularly give high-tech industries, and provides a lectures on our degree programmes, regular forum for discussion between run projects, and host visits to the university and its partners so that their sites, which help to provide we can continuously improve the students with a direct industrial teaching and research environment focus. Our excellent reputation was at Southampton. also instrumental in the UK Armed

12 Industrial placements Industrial work experience Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme Working in a company during your You may wish to obtain industrial studies, either over the Summer work experience prior to starting Southampton is one of only six vacation or through a year on your degree programme. The Year in universities to accept students sponsored by the MOD on the placement, allows you to apply Industry (YINI) scheme, co-ordinat- yourself on real-world projects. Defence Technical Undergraduate ed by the Royal Academy of Engi- Scheme (DTUS). All of our Aeronautics This industrial experience makes neering, provides excellent opportu- & Astronautics programmes are you stand out from the crowd. In nities for students to obtain relevant recognised under this scheme. The some cases this leads to an offer of industrial work experience. A new Thunderer Squadron provides a support sponsorship during the final year YINI ‘Combo’, which is a traditional unit for undergraduate engineering and employment on graduation. placement followed by an overseas students who are already committed We encourage our students to take travel experience, has been launched to a career in the Armed Forces and are advantage of these opportunities, recently. YINI’s southern regional sponsored by the MOD. For further and our courses are flexible to allow office is located at the University of details, please go to: www.thunderersquadron.mod.uk such placements. We have strong Southampton. More information is links with many companies who take available on their website at: Southampton University Air Squadron is on students for such placements www.yini.org.uk the starting point for a flying career with each year. Our dedicated industrial the RAF. Graduates from Southampton liaison tutor will help you to make go on to fly fast jets, helicopters, and even become Red Arrows pilots. contact with sponsoring companies See their website for more details: during your degree. The tutor www.southamptonuas.co.uk/ maintains a register of organisations that have provided support for our students in the past, and also seeks to strengthen and create new links with industry. 13 “The nature of work at Airbus UK demands sound knowledge in a broad range of areas. The course at Southampton provided me with technical knowledge but also a good understanding of today’s industrial environment. This meant that the transition from studying to working was almost seamless.”

Jim Fawcett | Airbus UK Ltd Degree programmes

All of our programmes are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Our four-year MEng programmes meet all the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Our three-year BEng programme meets many of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, although graduates must undertake postgraduate study to achieve Chartered status. The same entry requirements apply for both the BEng and MEng courses. You can transfer from BEng to MEng, or vice versa, during your studies (subject to progression regulations). In most cases, you can transfer from one programme to another up to the end of the second year (with the exception of Space Systems Engineering, which differs from the Aeronautics & Astronautics programmes in Year 2).

Programmes UCAS Code Page BEng Aeronautics & Astronautics H422 16 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics H401 16 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Advanced Materials HJ45 17 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Aerodynamics H490 18 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Airvehicle Systems H491 19 Design MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Engineering HN42 20 Management MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/European Studies H425 21 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Spacecraft H493 22 Engineering MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Structural Design H492 23 MEng Space Systems Engineering H400 24

These programmes are all full-time courses. The academic year lasts for 30 weeks and is divided into two semesters. The normal teaching timetable is from 9am to 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays. The 14 timetable allows plenty of time for private study. Programme structure

Year 1 All compulsory modules: Design Electrical systems Fluid mechanics Introduction to aeronautics and astronautics Mathematics for engineering sciences Mechanics Mechanics of flight Mechanics of solids Modelling and computing Properties of materials Thermodynamics

Year 2 All compulsory modules: Aerodynamics Aerothermodynamics Students testing designs in the RJ Mitchell wind tunnel Aircraft structures Astronautics II Starting out well at University is the key to Whichever programme you choose, you Computing future success. At Southampton we have will study a number of core aerospace Dynamics and control an award-winning induction programme subjects during the first two years (see Engineering design and during which teams of new students work table opposite). These provide sound structural analysis methods together to design, build, test and fly a preparation for the final part of the Materials glider or rocket. This exciting introduction degree. You will concentrate on the provides the opportunity to get to know fundamentals of engineering and gain Mathematics for aerospace engineering fellow students, gain hands-on experience the skills and understanding required in the wind tunnel, and compete in a to use information technology in an Mathematics for aerospace engineering and ship science fly-off. It sets the context for the first year, engineering context. Mechanics of flight and provides a preview of the aerospace In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to course that follows. specialise or retain a broad-based study Propulsion The first two years provide a solid, path through a wide selection of subject Please note: the MEng Space focussed, foundation for the design and modules. You will also undertake an Systems Engineering differs in operation of air vehicles and spacecraft. individual project that usually takes the Year 2 (see page 24 for details). You will follow a core set of modules before form of a design or research exercise, and specialising in your chosen areas in the involves the production of a formal report. third and fourth years. You can choose A group aircraft (or spacecraft) design your specialisation on application, or exercise is completed in Year 3. change it later once you decide what is In Year 4, MEng students participate in best for you. a Group Design Project (GDP). These projects are often linked to current research activities or topics that have practical relevance to industry. 15 “Studying here has enabled me to focus on the subject areas I am most interested in. This flexibility and the University’s great reputation helped me to start a career in my chosen industry. My first job as a graduate is at the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy.”

Nicola Beveridge | MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics graduate | 2007

BEng/MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics (UCAS code H422/H401)

BEng (UCAS code H422) Year 3 Year 4 This programme is ideal if you wish or Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: need to complete your studies in three Aerospace design I Aircraft structures years. The content is identical to the Aerospace design II Design, search and MEng programme (UCAS code H401) optimisation I throughout these three years. In the third Applied aerodynamics and final year, the course includes an Management I Engineering management studies individual project, and you can also choose Structural design some of our specialist modules. Materials for transport Individual project Group Design Project (GDP) MEng (UCAS code H401) +optional modules: typical This programme gives you the examples are listed on page 27 + optional modules: typical opportunity to study a more extensive examples are listed on page 27 range of aerospace subjects at advanced level than the BEng course. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue technically demanding careers in aerospace industries (including project management) or research. Design, system studies and individual/ group project activities are an integral part of the course and reflect the multidisciplinary nature of aerospace engineering. In Year 3, you will have the Programme structure opportunity to spend one semester at a For details of Year 1 and 2 modules, partner institution in Europe, Scandinavia please go to page 15. In addition to or North America. the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and 4. 16 Learn how to design cutting edge aerospace vehicles, such as the Eurofighter Typhoon

MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Advanced Materials (UCAS code HJ45)

This programme provides an excellent Year 3 Year 4 grounding in both aerospace engineering Mandatory modules: and materials engineering. The Mandatory modules: specialist modules in Years 3 and 4 Aerospace design I Composites engineering reflect the international excellence of Aerospace design II Failure of materials the University’s research in engineering Applied aerodynamics Materials for transport materials and our strong industrial Management I research links. Microstructural Manufacturing with metals characterisation The programme’s underlying theme is Materials service Surface engineering the assessment and improvement of performance Group Design Project (GDP) materials performance in a wide range of Structural design structures and devices, with applications + optional modules: typical to airframes, aeroengines and aerospace Individual project examples are listed on page 27 systems. The programme also covers broader issues such as renewable + optional modules: typical examples are listed on page 27 energy, the life sciences interface, automotive applications, nanomaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please see page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can also choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and 4. 17 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Aerodynamics (UCAS code H490)

On this programme you will focus on Year 3 Year 4 aerodynamic theory and practice for the Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: design of vehicles, wings and propulsion systems. This is based around the Aerospace design I Group Design Project world-leading aerodynamic research at Aerospace design II (GDP) Southampton, including our extensive Applied aerodynamics + specialist modules wind tunnel facilities. Management I (students must select at least The programme provides excellent Structural design five from the list below): preparation for aerodynamic design, Wing aerodynamics Aerospace Computational research, and for the Formula One Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Individual project industry. Compressible flow + optional modules: typical Flow control examples are listed on page 27 Hypersonic and high- temperate gas dynamics Race car aerodynamics Turbulence I: physics and measurement Turbulence II: computation and modelling

+ optional modules: typical examples are listed on page 27 Programme structure For details of Year 1 and 2 modules, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and 4. 18 “The reputation and content of my degree gave me a fantastic foundation for my future career. After graduating, I worked for Airbus before moving on to work at the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA), where I’m Chief Technical Officer. I am involved in all aspects of aircraft design, approval and continuing airworthiness, including flight testing and accident investigation. Many of my course notes are on the shelf by my desk and are frequently consulted.”

Jon Viner | Chief Technical Officer | BMAA

MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Airvehicle Systems Design (UCAS code H491)

This programme focuses on aeronautical Year 3 Year 4 topics with a particular emphasis on Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, engine design and avionics. Using a Aerospace design I Avionics I complete vehicle systems approach, Aerospace design II Avionics II you will also learn about modern design, Aircraft dynamics Design, search and search and optimisation techniques. optimisation I Aircraft propulsion Powered lift This specialisation is ideal for those Applied aerodynamics interested in conceptual air vehicle Group Design Project (GDP) Management I design, with opportunities to put this into practice in individual and group design Structural design + optional modules: typical projects. This can involve working as part Individual project examples are listed on page 27 of the CELCIUS unmanned air vehicle (UAV) research programme. + optional modules: not available

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory and specialist modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and4. 19 MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Engineering Management (UCAS code HN42)

This programme is designed to enable Year 3 Year 4 professional engineers to progress quickly Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: into key management positions in the aerospace industry. On this programme, Accounting and finance for Industrial law engineers you will develop the technical skills to Group Design Project (GDP) understand, design and manufacture new Aerospace design I products and the expertise to manage Aerospace design II + optional modules: typical the process, people and finances. The examples are listed on page 27 Applied aerodynamics first two years are identical to the BEng/ Management II MEng programmes. However, in Years Typical management 3 and 4 students take a combination of Management science for modules (Year 4) engineers engineering technology and management Mandatory modules: modules. Structural design Corporate risk management Individual project Information systems Optional modules: not available (management and development) Managing resources and operations Project risk management

+ optional modules: availability is subject to change

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 4. 20 “Aerospace Engineering at Southampton has a widely recognised reputation. After graduating, I spent a year in South America at the European Spaceport supporting the Ariane 5 launches and I am now working with ESA in Paris designing a new launcher.”

Kevin de Groote | MEng Aerospace Engineering with European Studies | 2005

MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/European Studies (UCAS code H425)

The structure of this programme is Year 3 Year 4 similar to the MEng Aeronautics & Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: Astronautics course, but the fourth year is spent abroad at a European university, Aerospace design I Modules are studied at a suitable institution in either normally in France or Germany. If you Aerospace design II France or Germany have a good basic knowledge of either Applied aerodynamics French or German (equivalent to GCSE Group Design Project (GDP) French for engineers or at A grade) and your career objectives German for engineers optional modules: not are focused on engineering in a broader available European context, this programme could Management I be ideally suited to you. Structural design Individual project

+ optional modules: typical examples are listed on page 27

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3. 21 International Space Station with ESA Columbus laboratory attached. Deployed on the outside of Columbus (top left in the image) is an experiment package, designed and built by staff and students within the School of Engineering Sciences, which aims to monitor part of the space environment.

MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Spacecraft Engineering (UCAS code H493)

This programme is aimed at students Year 3 Year 4 who have an interest in spacecraft Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: design, systems and operation. It retains the breadth of the H401 Aeronautics & Aerospace design I Spacecraft engineering design Astronautics programme, with which Aerospace design II Spacecraft instrumentation it shares the same content in Years 1 & Applied aerodynamics 2. In Years 3 & 4 elements of the aircraft Spacecraft structural design Astronautics design content of the H401 programme Group Design Project (GDP) are retained, but the emphasis is more on Management I the overall system design of spacecraft. Structural design + optional modules: typical Therefore this programme offers great Individual project examples are listed on page 27 flexibility for graduates in terms of future career options within the + optional modules: typical aerospace industry. examples are listed on page 27

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and 4.

22 Airbus A380 wing test

MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/Structural Design (UCAS code H492)

This programme focuses on the design Year 3 Year 4 of aerospace structures and selection of Mandatory modules: Mandatory modules: materials, demonstrating how materials behave in service and the reasons Aerospace design I Aircraft structures why they sometimes fail. You will have Aerospace design II Composites engineering opportunities to examine a number of Applied aerodynamics Failure of materials case studies in collaboration with our Finite Element Analysis Materials for transport industrial partners. Specialist modules will enable you to develop your skills in Management I Spacecraft structural design the structural analysis of aircraft and Manufacturing with metals Group Design Project (GDP) spacecraft. This programme provides Materials service excellent preparation for engineering performance + optional modules: typical design and research in this field. examples are listed on page 27 Structural design Individual project

Optional modules: not available

Programme structure For details of modules studied in Years 1 and 2, please go to page 9. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 4. 23 MEng Space Systems Engineering Year 3 Mandatory modules: (UCAS code H400) Aerospace design II This programme is aimed mainly at The major departure from the Astronautics students wanting to focus on the Aeronautics & Astronautics Concurrent design for space design and operation of spacecraft programmes occurs in Year application and who aspire to work in the 2 where, instead of modules Management I spacecraft industry. It is the only in Mechanics of Flight and one of its kind in the UK, focusing Aerodynamics, students take a Individual project on the engineering design and double module in the “European + optional modules: typical operation of a variety of space dimension in space”. As part of this examples are listed on page 27 vehicles, including launch vehicles, module, instead of undertaking satellites and space stations. the Flight Test Course at the Students following this programme end of Year 2, students visit the Year 4 have the opportunity to investigate University of La Laguna in Tenerife Mandatory modules: the design and optimisation of a (with students from Physics) to Spacecraft engineering complete space system to meet explore a satellite receiver station design a set of mission objectives. It and conduct a design study. In presents an integrated approach to Year 3 there is a specialist module Spacecraft instrumentation the total systems design of space in “Concurrent design for space Spacecraft structural design vehicles, providing an insight into applications” whilst the Individual Group Design Project (GDP) various component subsystems Project can be chosen from a wide and their interrelationships. variety of space-related projects. + optional modules: typical In Year 4, in their Group Design examples are listed on page 27 Project, students design and Programme structure manufacture a spacecraft with For details of modules studied in assistance from Industry. Years 1 and 2, please go to page 15. In addition to the mandatory modules listed above, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 3 and 4. 24 Artemis communications satellite testing at the European Space Agency. Photo: ESA

25 I chose the University of Southampton because it offered me a chance to propel myself into an exciting career. In my eyes, this is the best University for getting into Formula One, with loads of racing history and excellent lecturers. The degree is well respected within the whole industry, and studying at Southampton has helped me to gain experience within Airbus. I spent the Summer in their Future Projects Office. It was a great chance to apply my acquired knowledge to innovative engineering situations. Being a student in Southampton is AWESOME, you get to work hard, but most importantly play hard too!

Henry Edwards | 4th year Aeronautics & Astronautics student

26 Typical optional modules Typical optional modules – primarily taken in Year 3 – primarily taken in Year 4

Aeronautics & Astronautics Aeronautics & Astronautics Aircraft dynamics Advanced digital control Aircraft propulsion Aerospace Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Astronautics Aircraft structures Electro-mechanical power systems Avionics I and II Wing aerodynamics Biological flows Engineering, design and analysis Compressible flow Automobile systems Flow control Automotive refinement Hypersonic and high-temperature gas dynamics Classical control design Introduction to aircraft aeroelasticity Finite element analysis I Powered lift Heat transfer Spacecraft engineering design Human factors in engineering Spacecraft instrumentation Orthopaedic biomechanics Spacecraft structural design Vibration measurement Turbulence I: physics and measurement Language Turbulence II: computation and modelling Various language options offered by the Centre for Language Energy Study including French and German Fuel cells and photovoltaic systems I Law Fuel cells and photovoltaic systems II Industrial law I and II Renewable energy from the environment Management Sustainable energy systems, resources and usage Management II Engineering, design and analysis Materials Advanced computational methods in engineering Automotive propulsion Manufacturing with metals Design search and optimisation I – principles, methods and Materials service performance parameterisations Mathematics Design search and optimisation II – case studies Complex variables and transform methods Race car aerodynamics Operational research Uncertainty quantification and robust design Optimisation Materials Partial differential equations Biomaterials Composites engineering Failure of materials Materials in transport Mechanics of biological tissues Microstructural characterisation Surface engineering Mathematics Availability of modules is dependent on timetabling Numerical methods Full details about programmes and modules are available in the Statistics for engineering systems Undergraduate Zone, which can be found in the student and Other staff resource section of our website at: Teaching and communication and the Undergraduate www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/resources/ug.shtml Ambassadors Scheme

27 Engineering Foundation Year (UCAS code H008)

Talented applicants who do not have This additional year of study is aimed The same Foundation Year course is suitable qualifications in Mathematics specifically at: taken by students from all Engineering and/or Physics for direct entry onto Schools at Southampton. Prospective −− students taking A levels that do not the three-year BEng or four-year MEng students apply for the Foundation include Mathematics programmes may wish to apply for a Year through the Universities and and Physics preliminary Engineering Foundation Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Year. −− students taking other Level 3 in the same way as all other applicants. qualifications, such as BTEC National University accommodation is available to Diplomas or Certificates Foundation Year applicants on the same −− students from UK regions that use terms as all other students. different qualifications from A levels Further information on the Foundation −− mature students without recent Year is available at: www.esm.soton. formal qualifications ac.uk/foundation/EFY.html −− students from outside the UK whose qualifications are not If you have any specific queries, please formally recognised by the National contact the Foundation Year Course Recognition Information Centre. Director on +44 (0)23 8059 3113 or email: [email protected] 28 “My degree prepared me with the necessary technical skills to support my role in the aerospace industry. It also provided me with a valuable insight into engineering within industry and gave me essential experience in team work.” Alison Pawsey | Roke Manor Research Ltd

“After my first visit to Southampton University I knew that that was where I wanted to study. I had heard of the outstanding reputation of Engineering at Southampton and the Aeronautics & Astronautics course offered everything I was looking for. The best part about studying at Southampton was the chance to meet and make friends with an intelligent, dynamic and like-minded community of people.”

Steve Maddox | Systems Engineer, SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems

“Engineering is all about practical challenges and solving problems which I felt was a worthwhile career choice. Since graduation, I have always been involved in Engineering - from aircraft, to weapons, to ships to finally systems engineering of a multitude defence systems which is what I do today.” Kate Gill | Dstl

29 Teaching excellence

We have world class aeronautics and astronautics academics that are leaders in their field. Our staff have a wide range of interests and skills, reflecting the specialist knowledge and expertise demanded by the aerospace industry. They are supported by researchers, technical staff and postgraduates who all make a valuable contribution to teaching.

Our lecture programme includes laboratory experiments to provide programme take part in a spacecraft visiting industrial lecturers and practical hands-on experience and design exercise. All other students professors from companies develop your understanding of complete an aircraft design project including Airbus, Rolls-Royce and engineering principles. Laboratory led by Airbus. Formula One teams. Speakers sessions include tests on piston, from other Schools contribute turbojet and ramjet engines, specialist courses, including the experiments in a large, low-speed Exchange opportunities Institute of Sound and Vibration wind tunnel, tests on supersonic Research, Mathematics, Law nozzle flow and tests on structural Here at Southampton, you will and Management. elements and materials .Throughout have the opportunity to spend your studies, you will have access to a semester studying in Europe, Throughout your studies, you powerful computing facilities in the Scandinavia or North America as will have individual sessions with School and across the University. part of your undergraduate degree. teaching staff through tutorials and We have bilateral agreements laboratory classes, which are held One of the highlights of our degree with a number of top European in small groups. You will also be programmes is a one-week flight institutions as part of the assigned a personal tutor who can test course in the summer term of Erasmus scheme. provide guidance on academic and the second year. The course, which personal issues. is co-ordinated by staff from Studying abroad can provide a Cranfield University, involves very valuable experience of living We have the best staff-student flight exercises aboard a Jetstream and working in a different country. ratio of all leading UK engineering aircraft and briefing sessions in flight It helps students to develop universities in this field, with over mechanics. This follows on from independence, confidence and 90 academic staff and 670 full-time a first-year laboratory class based self- assurance. The year abroad undergraduate students. around the School’s state-of-the-art can help you throughout your We use a variety of teaching flight simulators. studies and could ultimately methods that can include lectures, enhance your future employment Students on the MEng Space tutorials, workshops, projects and prospects. The overseas section Systems Engineering programme practical sessions depending on the of the programme is taught in visit a satellite receiver station in programme. English but you will still have Tenerife, instead of taking the flight plenty of opportunities to improve test course.In Year 3, students on In the first two years, you will your foreign language skills. complete assessed assignments and the Spacecraft Systems Engineering

30 Aircraft for the future Our team-based aircraft design projects use Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, finite element structural analysis, avionics development and, finally, flight testing in the state-of-the-art flight simulator.

This is rocket science For many years, Southampton has been at the forefront of astronautics research. With some of the world’s leading experts teaching on the course, you could complete a project on orbit analysis, spacecraft design, launch vehicles, deep space probes or all aspects of spacecraft engineering. You may even be involved in the design and testing of rocket engines.

Take to the skies Learning and teaching at Southampton encompasses a wide-range of different activities, including industry-led aerospace design workshops and field trips to sites such as Qinetiq Boscombe Down, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. You will experience flying in our cutting-edge flight simulators, and perform a flight testing course in a fully-instrumented Jetstream aircraft. Combined with experimental and computing laboratory classes, the learning experience at Southampton is designed to ensure that all of our students can reach their maximum potential and take-off into top flight careers.

31 Student Projects In addition to design-related group activities in Years 1 and 2, you will also complete an individual project (normally in the third year). This usually takes the form of a design or research exercise and involves the production of a formal report. Projects are often linked in with current research activities or topics suggested by our industrial partners. In Year 4, a Group Design Project (GDP) gives you the opportunity to address real design issues that are directly relevant to industry. Many GDPs are sponsored by local industrial partners, who work closely with the project team throughout.

Nanosatellite structure Most projects completed by Year 4 students provide hands-on experience of the full project cycle, covering a few project ideas/previous projects: design, manufacturing and testing. For example, the aim of this project was to design, manufacture and test the structure for a nanosatellite.

32 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) design Here at Southampton, we are expanding our UAV activities substantially. Research suggests that the market for UAVs will expand significantly in the next 10 years. Qualify in pole position A team of fourth-year engineering students from Southampton The University of Southampton has some illustrious alumni. have entered the European Student Competition for Unmanned Perhaps our most famous graduate in the motor racing world Aircraft Systems this year. The team must design, build and fly an is Adrian Newey, who graduated in 1980 with an Aeronautics autonomous vehicle to carry a sensor payload and achieve a range degree. His third-year project entitled ‘The design of a low- of flight missions. The team has faced a whole host of challenges, drag, high downforce automobile’ resulted in the AN2 car including the need to build a lightweight but robust airframe, the (shown below), the first of many Newey designs that can now requirement for low-cost sensors that provide sufficient accuracy be seen in the Formula One World Championship. to capture mission data and provide flight control/navigation, and also manage systems integration issues. Many local companies are supporting the project with help, advice and loan of equipment.

Flights of fancy Our flight simulator has been developed through a series of student projects. All students use the flight simulator in Year 1 and students’ designs are flown on the simulator in Year 3. Other project work has focused on a glider simulator, flight instrumentation systems for evaluating pilot workload and simulations of helicopter landings on the deck of a rolling ship in a gale. We work with many leading companies and have a strong relationship with the Microsoft Flight Simulation team.

33 International students

The School of Engineering The University and Southampton Sciences welcomes international City have many vibrant communities If you have any questions about students and boasts a warm, from all over the world. Celebrations our programmes, or studying or friendly and multicultural such as Chinese New Year and Divali living in Southampton, please get community. We have a dedicated bring together students, staff and in touch: International Tutor, who will be local residents from across the city. Before you apply happy to answer any questions The University’s International International Enquiries: you may have about studying and Office can assist you with any Email: [email protected] living in Southampton. queries before you apply and Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 We run an induction programme during your studies. Staff from the EU Enquiries: for international students, which International Office can also provide Email: [email protected] takes place in September before you with details of forthcoming Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 4885 the beginning of the academic exhibitions that they will be term. This provides an excellent attending in your country. After you apply opportunity for students to meet For further details, please go All enquiries: and socialise and to find out more to: www.southampton.ac.uk/ Email: [email protected] about the University and their international Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 4885 degree programme.

34 Applications & offers

A-Levels AAA, including mathematics and physics (general studies not accepted), plus GCSE English Language Grade C International Baccalaureate 36 points overall (18 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics, Standard Level 5 English) European Baccalaureate 85% overall 85% in Mathematics (Level5) and Physics 70% English French Baccalaureate 15/20 overall 15/20 Mathematics 15/20 Physics 14/20 English

How to apply Our key aim is to ensure that Deferred entry All applications should be made you have the potential to meet You may choose to defer entry to through UCAS. We welcome the challenges of our degree obtain industrial work experience, candidates from diverse backgrounds programmes. You should have work overseas, travel or simply and accept a range of different A levels in Mathematics and earn some money and we can qualifications from the UK/European Physics plus a further subject accommodate these requests. You Union and overseas. For further (General Studies is excluded). should still apply for a place at details, please go to: www.ucas.com GCSE English Language at grade University during your final year C or above is also required. in school or college and indicate While the average entry level onto that you wish to defer entry on your our degree programmes is among We are always happy to receive application form. It is often possible the highest in the UK, we always applications from candidates with to defer at a later stage, but please look carefully at each individual equivalent qualifications. If you let us know as early as possible. application. In addition to your are unsure about our entry criteria, We recommend that you plan your examination grades, we also take into please contact our admissions staff year out positively to make the most account your personal statement who would be happy to provide of the opportunity and broaden and references. These give us an advice in advance of your application. your experience. indication of your personal attributes English Language requirements and your enthusiasm for your chosen If your first language is not English, area of study. we need to ensure that your listening, Entry requirements written and spoken English skills Typical entry requirements for would enable you to enjoy the full A level students are: AAA. benefit of your studies. For entry A grade A in GCSE in French or onto our programmes, you will need German is also required for entry to an International English Language MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics/ Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 European Studies. or an equivalent qualification.

35 Southampton at a glance

−− Engineering excellence Southampton is the UK’s leading university for engineering with a world-renowned reputation for the quality of research and teaching. The School scored highly in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for its range and quality of research. −− World-class reputation The University of Southampton is one of the UK’s top 10 research universities with a global reputation for leading- edge research and innovation. We are ranked in the top 80 universities in the world – one of only 19 UK universities to make the top 100 in the World University Rankings (The Times Higher Education Supplement 2007). −− First-class teaching Southampton has a long-standing reputation for excellent teaching and the School of Engineering Sciences has achieved consistently high marks in national assessment exercises. The School of Engineering Sciences has been awarded an ExxonMobil Award in recognition of ‘excellence’ in engineering teaching by the Royal Academy of Engineering. We were also awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s first ever prize for ‘Innovation in Education’. Our aerospace programmes have the UK’s most satisfied Aerospace students (Times Higher, Satisfaction Score 2007) and were ranked in first place with 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2008. Aeronautics & Astronautics at Southampton is ranked in second place nationally in the Times Good University Guide 2009 and in third place in the Mayfield Good University Guide and also the Guardian University Guide 2009*. *returned within the subject group category Mechanical Engineering. −− Excellent career prospects Southampton graduates are highly sought after by leading employers in the engineering sectors. Many work in high- profile roles in organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, AgustaWestland and the European Space Agency (ESA). Around 78 per cent of all Aeronautics & Astronautics graduates from 2007 had secured employment or were undertaking further study within six months of graduation. −− Outstanding facilities Continued investment (£200 million over four years) in development ensures that our students benefit from world- class facilities that make Southampton one of the best learning environments in the UK. In the latest National Student Survey, we were ranked fifth overall for the provision of learning resources – including libraries, IT and specialised equipment and facilities.

36 −− Fantastic location Situated on England’s south coast in the heart of Hampshire, the University of Southampton enjoys an outstanding location, just over one hour from central London and Heathrow Airport, and within easy reach of open countryside. Southampton is one of the leading cultural and leisure destinations in the south of England. The city is also close to many places of interest, including the New Forest National Park, coastal resorts such as Bournemouth and Poole, and the ancient cities of Winchester and Salisbury. Southampton has excellent transport links across the UK and to mainland Europe (via the city’s international airport). −− Excellent accommodation The University of Southampton is one of the largest providers of accommodation in the university sector, with more than 5000 places in 20 halls of residence. We offer high-quality accommodation at competitive prices and a range of options tailored to students’ needs. All first-year students are guaranteed a room in halls provided that certain conditions are met*. For international students, this guarantee applies to the full duration of your degree programme. *please go to the accommodation section of our website for further details: www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

−− Superb sports facilities Southampton boasts some of the best sporting facilities of any UK university, including an £8.5 million indoor sports complex, with a six lane 25 metre swimming pool, 160 fitness stations and an eight-court badminton sports hall. The University has a 76-acre outdoor site with pitches for hockey and football, and floodlit tennis courts. The University offers a sports bursary scheme; please go to www.sportrec.soton.ac.uk for further information. −− A great social life Our Students’ Union (www.SUSU.org) features bars, restaurants, a travel centre, a hair and beauty salon, banks, a nightclub, a 330-seat cinema and a regular campus market. SUSU runs a varied programme of events – from live music and karaoke through to club nights and comedy. Our campuses also have internationally acclaimed arts venues, including a concert hall, two art galleries and one of the south of England’s leading theatres. The city of Southampton has a vibrant mix of funky bars, nightclubs, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, arts and sporting venues. Southampton is also home to one of the UK’s top 10 shopping outlets. −− A cosmopolitan university The University has more than 3000 European Union and international students from 130 countries. We provide a range of support for international students, including a one-week welcome programme and a ‘Meet and Greet’ service from London Heathrow Airport at the start of the academic year. We are one of the few UK universities to offer accommodation to international students for the full duration of their studies. 37 Visit us If we decide to offer you a place on one of our programmes, you will be invited to visit the University and the School. During this visit, you will meet with one of our academic staff to discuss the offer in an informal setting and explore how your interests and aspirations fit with the course. This meeting also gives us the opportunity to get to know you. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our current students who will show you around our facilities and the main campus. This provides an excellent chance to ask questions about the University, the School, our programmes and student life at Southampton. If you are an overseas student, you are very welcome to visit us but we realise that this may be difficult for practical reasons. A formal written offer will therefore be sent to you. By road to Southampton M3 – exit the M3 at junction 14, following signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Basset Avenue and follow the map/signs to University campuses. The M27 (west or East) – leave the M27 at junction 5 (Southampton airport) and follow the map/signs to University campuses. By rail Fast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at Winchester, Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. Trains from Portsmouth and Bristol/South Wales stop at Southampton Central. Slow trains from London and Bournemouth/ Weymouth also stop at Swaythling station (five minutes’ walk from Connaught, South Stoneham and Montefiore halls of residence). By coach Southampton coach station is at Western Esplanade in the city centre. Uni-link buses connect the University’s Southampton campuses and the city centre. By air Southampton International Airport is a short journey from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. The airport runs domestic flights in and around the UK and flights to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands. 38 Contact us For further details about our programmes, staff, facilities and research, please take a look at the School of Engineering Sciences website at: www.southampton.ac.uk/ses To find out more about the University of Southampton, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk If you have any further queries, please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office by email, phone, fax or post: Aeronautics & Astronautics Undergraduate Admissions School of Engineering Sciences University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 4885 Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 5167 Email: [email protected]

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