Course summary The degree programme incorporates fundamental flying practice and theory, but also the opportunity to obtain a Private Pilot's Licence and to undertake training in a flight simulator; as well as covering flying basics, students look at wider aspects of the aviation industry, for example airport design and environmental issues; students have the opportunity to carry out high-quality professional placements in the UK or overseas; the sandwich year may be spent on industrial placement in a range of companies, but will typically involve aerospace industries.

Qualification Bachelor degree

Awarding body Brunel University

Program modules Level 1: Fundamentals of solid body mechanics; fundamentals of thermofluids; analytical methods and skills; design, materials and manufacturing; communication; management and practical skills; private pilot�s licence theory. Level 2: Solid body mechanics; aerofluid dynamics and principles of flight; avionics and materials in aerospace applications; aviation law, management and operations; aviation environment, safety and security; computer-aided design and manufacture. Level 3: Major project; flight planning, propulsion systems and flight mechanics; aircraft design, reliability and performance; airworthiness, aerospace business and advanced material and manufacturing; airport design and management.

School of Engineering and Design

The School of Engineering and Design, at Brunel University, is considered to be one of the topmost and successful schools of its kind in the UK, providing a wide range of exciting, forward-looking undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Recognised as a centre of excellence in engineering and design with a strong focus on modern science and technology, the School has an international reputation in research and prides itself on high quality teaching supported by excellent research facilities. The School's high reputation has led to extensive and close-collaborative links with industry. These links, and the sandwich placement scheme for undergraduates, and industrial links at the dissertation stage for postgraduates, have meant that the School's graduates are highly sought after as employees. The School provides undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research courses in a variety of engineering, design, electronic, computing and multimedia related subjects. Teaching and facilities were rated ‘excellent’ in the last independent assessment. Brunel Engineering and Design courses feature high in UK league tables.  In The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 Design featured 1st, and in The Guardian University Guide 2011 General Engineering was rated 6th in the UK, out of over 100 universities.   In the current Research Assessment Exercise, 95% of research academics in the School achieved international standard, with 100% achieving this level in General Engineering.  General Engineering research at Brunel is ranked 5th in the country and Mechanical Engineering is ranked 8th in the country by Research Power. Many undergraduate courses are accredited with UK professional organisations including the IMechE, the IET and the Institute of Engineering Designers. The Design courses have consistently for the last few years been in the top 5 for student satisfaction. A number of postgraduate courses also enjoy accreditation and approval status with, for instance, the IET, the IMechE and CIBSE and other courses are in the process of seeking accreditation. Teaching on the Building Services Engineering courses have also been commended.  The courses received the Happold Brilliant Award for teaching excellence by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. The School has a thriving student population with approximately 1,600 undergraduate students, 1000 postgraduate taught students, 300 research students and fellows and 110 academic staff. ...  Read more