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Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

MEng (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
AP10
Delivery
In-person

Are you fascinated by aircraft? This course combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of Aerospace Engineering.

Why study with us

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    in the UK for academic support
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    2023
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    10
    in the UK for overall positivity
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    2023
  • During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.
  • You’ll undertake Private Pilot License (PPL) theoretical studies in Year 2.
  • There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.
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What you'll do

  • You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering which can lead to a wide range of career options.
  • Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators and UAV lab.
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Hear from our students

The lecturers treat you as peers and really value your opinion and interests, their doors are always open when you need assistance.
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Georgia Rae Green
MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Student

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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View the course facilities

During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators and a UAV Lab.

You’ll take to the skies in our immersive flight simulators, including the Redbird FMX, which will help reinforce your understanding of flight dynamics.

Academic expertise

Tony Broad
Senior Lecturer
Dr Abdullah Desai
Senior Lecturer
Dr Liben Jiang
Senior Lecturer
Joanne Orlick
Senior Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering
Dr Kirijen Vengadasalam
Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Future Careers

Studying Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies leads to careers in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.

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Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements
  • Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
  • T Level: M including Maths and Physics. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

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