Combine the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of aerospace engineering on our Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies Foundation Year degree course.
Why study with us
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- You’ll undertake ‘Private Pilot License (PPL)’ theoretical studies in your 2nd year and ‘Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)’ theoretical studies in your 4th year.
- 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.
- The university examinations prepare you for sitting CAA ATPL examinations after graduation.
What you'll do
- This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry.
- You’ll access lectures and masterclasses on topics such as the effective use of computer-aided design software, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis.
- Our flight training school partners cover the practical flying components of the PPL (typically 45 hours), for an additional fee.
I completed a foundation year at UCLan because I was very interested in the modules covered. I got to cover the basics of maths and science, but also learned how to use different engineering software like AutoCAD and MATLAB.
Modules
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Future careers
Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.
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.
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- UCAS: 64 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- Pass Access Course: 64 points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects.
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: grade 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
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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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing
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