Aerospace engineering preparation
Welcome to the School of Engineering! We look forward to meeting you in September.
Welcome
This page contains information about what to expect from your first year at the University of Surrey while studying the mechanical engineering course.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the staff members below:
- Programme Leader: Dr Marco Placidi
- Level 4 Year Tutor: Dr Tanmoy Chatterjee
- Associate Head of Education: Dr Alex Hagen-Zanker
- Senior Personal Tutor: Rosanna Gilson.
Welcome video
Course information
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Module code | Module name | Module leader |
| MAT1044 | Engineering Mathematics | Dr Andrea Prinsloo |
| ENG1062 | Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 1 | Dr Guohong Tian |
| ENG1107 | Materials: Properties and Performance | Prof John Watts |
| ENG1064 | Design and Component Production | Dr Wei Xu |
| Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Module code | Module name | Module leader |
| ENG1085 | Mathematics 2 | Prof Daniel Doherty |
| ENG1105 | Electronic Circuits and Devices | Dr Ahu Ece Hartavi Karci |
| ENG1106 | Mechanics | Dr David Birch |
| ENG1091 | Experimental and Professional Skills | Prof Joseph Keddie |
| Year long | ||
|---|---|---|
| Module code | Module name | Module leader |
| ENG1108 | Personal and Professional Development Programme (PDP) | Rosanna Gilson |
Top tips
It would be useful for you to look at the material supplied by the Library on general skills such as referencing and technical writing, as these will be invaluable to you throughout your degree and in future careers.
If you wish to purchase a computer/laptop, be aware that many engineering software packages work best on Windows computers.
It’s not all work! We have some wonderful student societies, MechSoc, Women in Engineering Society, and Formula student to name a few, which we hope you will join and get involved in their activities.
Find many of these at the Surrey Students’ Union Activity Zone. You will also have a great opportunity to find out about clubs and societies at the Freshers’ Fair during Welcome Week.
Recommended reading
The University Library holds electronic and/or print copies of all recommended reading for your modules, so you do not need to purchase any textbooks for your studies. If you are keen to purchase textbooks, we recommend that you wait until the first weeks of the semester so that you can discuss this with the relevant module leaders and obtain their recommendations.
Key dates
Find information about key dates for the coming academic year.
Accreditation and IMechE
Our aerospace engineering degrees are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
External summer enrichment opportunities
- Railway Challenge 2026, Stapleford, 27 June – 28 June
- Formula Student 2026, Silverstone, 18 July – 19 July
- Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Farnborough, 20 July – 24 July.
Scholarships and bursaries
View information about scholarships and bursaries from both the University and external providers.