General information about the program "Aircraft design"
- Language of instruction: English
- IELTS requirements: 7.0-7.5
- Undergraduate: 3-4 years
- Master's degree: 1-2 years.
The Aircraft design program is suitable for those wishing to get a complete understanding of the specialty, high profile training in the field of aircraft design. Students of the program study the structure of air transport in the smallest detail, the functioning and design features of aircraft. In addition, specific areas are included in the course, such as the aircraft fuel supply system.
How courses are written
The programs are developed under the guidance of representatives of British airlines and the government. There is a special committee that checks the programs twice a year for the relevance and quality of the course content. The Board of Trustees includes official representatives of the largest companies:
- Airbus
- BAE Systems
- BOEING
- Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces
- GKN Aerospace
- Messier-dowty
- Royal air force
- Royal Australian Air Force
- Thales UK.
Program structure
- Aeroelasticity
- Aircraft performance characteristics
- Stability and controllability of the aircraft
- Design and analysis of composite structures
- Production design
- Airframe systems design
- Detailing
- Mechanics
- Trigger mechanisms
- Initial artificial design.
Courses include a large number of compulsory disciplines and elective subjects. Students participate in group projects and work on individual qualification work.
- 10% of training is devoted to theoretical modules
- 50% - for group projects
- 40% - individual research work.
Infrastructure of universities
UK universities offering aircraft design programs have high-tech facilities to provide students with valuable internships. Within walking distance there are cafeterias, bars, computer centers, sports complexes.
Rates
The cost of the programs depends on many factors: the duration of the programs, the choice of accommodation option and the menu plan for the period of study. No less important is the prestige of the university and its position in the ratings.
Best aeronautical and engineering universities in Britain 2024 | Complete University Guide
| Rank | Institution |
| 1 | Imperial College London |
| 2 | Bristol |
| 3 | Southampton |
| 4 | Bath |
| 5 | Sheffield |
| 6 | Nottingham |
| 7 | Leeds |
| 8 | University of Birmingham |
| 9 | Loughborough |
| 10 | Queen's, Belfast |
| 11 | Glasgow |
| 12 | Surrey |
| 13 | Liverpool |
| 14 | Manchester |
| 15 | Queen Mary, University of London |
| 16 | Leicester |
| 17 | Swansea |
| 18 | City, University of London |
| 19 | Brunel University London |
| 20 | Staffordshire |
| 21 | Bristol |
| 22 | Brighton |
| 23 | Central Lancashire |
| 24 | Coventry |
| 25 | Sheffield Hallam |
| 26 | Salford |
| 27 | West of Scotland |
| 28 | Hertfordshire |
| 29 | South Wales |
| 30 | Kingston |
| 31 | Teesside |
| 32 | Wolverhampton |
| 33 | De Montfort University |
