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At a Glance -Excellent employment prospects -Strong research and industry links -High class facilities About the course This programme aims to create the Aerospace Engineers of the future who will apply advanced engineering science to the design of aerospace systems and components including civil and military aircraft, spacecraft and weapon systems. Course content The MSc consists of a taught programme (semesters 1 and 2) and a dissertation project (Semester 3). The total credit value for the MSc programme is 180: the eight taught modules have a total credit value of 120, while the dissertation project has a credit value of 60. Postgraduate Diploma students study the taught programme only and so study 120 credits. Assessment is by examination, course work and project work. The specialist modules include some laboratory-based work associated with attaining hands-on experience. This is assessed and contributes to the final grade for the module. Semester 1 Finite Element Analysis To enhance the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals and practical applications of finite element analyses in aerospace engineering Flight Dynamics and Control To develop the knowledge of the principles and advances in flight control system and flight dynamic analyses of aircraft Aerodynamics To provide thorough and advanced techniques of computational fluid dynamics in aerospace applications Engineering Computation To acquire specific mathematical and computational skills through the study of appropriate numerical methods Semester 2 Aerospace Assembly To develop a thorough understanding of the processes associated with the assembly of very large aircraft structures. Quality & Logistics To provide a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques associated with Total Quality and their impact on business strategy. Flight Systems To develop the understanding of the electrical power, environmental control, mechanical power and hydraulic systems of aircraft Aerospace Material Technology To develop an appreciation of the range of heat treatment, testing and selection of metals and other relevant materials. Semester 3 Individual Project and dissertation The choice of topic is usually related to the Specialist Modules and allows students to gain an in depth understanding of area of interest. Some projects are industry based, and are associated with the on-going EPSRC research projects. Career prospects The Aerospace Industry is rapidly growing worldwide, and this is particularly true in Europe and the UK. There is an expanding need for highly skilled Aerospace Engineers. The MScPigDip. in Aerospace Engineering is a highly valued qualification and Graduates can expect to pursue careers in a range of organisations around the world such as aerospace companies and their suppliers, government and research institutions. Entry requirements Candidates are normally expected to hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) or its international equivalent in aeronautical, mechanical engineering or related subjects. Applicants who have general engineering degree with five years relevant industrial or professional experience will be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Facilities Underpinning the above provision, Salford has a range of wind tunnels including our large 2.1m x1.5m (10ms-1 wind speed) and 15cm x15cm supersonic (Mach 3) tunnels and two flight simulators (one moving base and the other fixed) in the designated laboratory. Research The University has always maintained a strong academic presence in Aerospace and this remains our strategic aim. The School has created an exciting environment that combines all of the engineering and computing expertise required by today?s Aerospace industry within one integrated unit. These include our 5* rated Information Systems group and our materials, robotics and advanced engineering aerospace groups. The range of research interests span from flight control systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV