📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will study the same courses in the first three whether you are on the BEng or degree programme
YEAR 1
In your first you will take courses in aeronautical engineering mathematics dynamics electronics materials statics thermodynamics and engineering skills This interdisciplinary approach also makes it easy to switch to most other engineering disciplines at the end of 1 should you wish to do so
YEARS 2 AND 3
You will study fluid mechanics dynamics aeronautical engineering thermodynamics mathematics and the design of aircraft You will begin to analyse and understand aircraft behaviour aircraft performance and propulsion systems and perform detailed analysis of aircraft structural components
YEARS 4 AND 5
In 4 you will begin to deal with some of the advanced concepts in aeronautics including the study of composite materials aeroelasticity high-speed aerodynamics fluid dynamics flight dynamics and control theory You will undertake a project
In 5 students learn about aircraft handling qualities aircraft operations and advanced structural analysis techniques Half of this is devoted to project work which can be carried out in industry within the University or via a placement abroad Optional courses are available in 4 and 5
Course details
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract
PARTNERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LINKS
There are contributions to aircraft design classes by engineers from the industrial sector and whenever possible visits to industrial sites The school also sponsors student teams for national IMechE and international AIAA competitions
OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
The programme allows you to take your project in Europe We also have partner universities in the USA and Australia where some students undertake their third of study
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR ENTRY IN 2024
Summary of entry requirements for Aeronautical Engineering
SQA Higher Entry Requirements
BEng AABB at S5 will be considered Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
AAAB at S5 will be considered Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* by end of S5 or S6
BEng MD20 BBBB also other target groups*
BEng MD40 AABB*
Additional requirements Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools
Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility
Widening Participation Articulation Programmes
The University has bespoke HNC Articulation Programmes running at various colleges offering direct entry to Year 2 of this degree
HNC Articulation Programmes information and eligibility criteria
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
BEng AAB – BBB
AAA
Additional requirements A-level Mathematics and Physics Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics 3D or Product Design options only
IB Standard Entry Requirements
BEng 36 665 HL – 32 655 HL
38 666 HL
Additional requirements HL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches and Physics SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution Glasgow International College who offer a range of foundation certificates
For applicants whose first language is not English the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
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