Program Overview

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons)

The Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons) program is designed for students interested in becoming private or professional pilots. This course offers a comprehensive education in aerospace engineering, combined with pilot studies and flight training.

Course Overview

The MEng is designed to provide students with a greater depth and breadth of specialist knowledge in core aerospace subjects, along with advanced modules. Students will study the core aerospace engineering topics and pilot studies modules, developing knowledge, skills, and experience in flying.

Year One

In the first year, students will study the core engineering topics that provide a firm background and understanding of aerospace engineering. They will also study pilot studies modules and develop their knowledge, skills, and experience of flying. The pilot studies module is based on the Private Pilot's License (PPL) ground school syllabus.

Year Two

In the second year, students will continue to study the core engineering topics and take part in a two-day flight test course in the national flying laboratory aircraft. The Pilot studies modules are based on the Air Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus.

Year Three

During the third year, students will undertake an individual project, providing an opportunity to conduct independent research and develop innovative concepts in their preferred technical area of interest.

Year Four

In the final year, students will study a range of advanced modules, giving them further in-depth knowledge. They will secure this knowledge by demonstrating their understanding in the Capstone Design Project.

Modules

The program includes a variety of modules, such as:

• SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1 (ENGG110)
• PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: A SKILLS TOOLKIT (ENGG111)
• ENERGY SCIENCE (ENGG116)
• DIGITAL ENGINEERING (ENGG125)
• ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (ENGG198)
• INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS (MATS105)
• PRIVATE PILOT'S LICENSE STUDIES (AERO132)
• FLIGHT MECHANICS (AERO202)
• ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING (ENGG295)
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MNGT202)
• AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT'S LICENSE STUDIES (AERO234)
• AEROENGINES (AERO213)
• ADVANCED MODERN MANAGEMENT (MNGT352)
• SOLIDS & STRUCTURES 2 (ENGG209)
• AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN 3 (AERO321)
• COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING (ENGG386)
• SPACEFLIGHT (AERO319)
• FLIGHT HANDLING QUALITIES (AERO401)
• AERODYNAMICS (AERO316)

Accreditation

All of the BEng/MEng degree programs are accredited, or pending accreditation, by at least one professional engineering institution, providing students with a solid foundation for their careers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons) program will be equipped with the skills to work in the development and maintenance of aircraft, satellites, and space vehicles. Typical types of work include airline operators, armed forces, government research agencies, and engineering and infrastructure companies.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: È9,790 per year (full-time), È1,955 (year in industry fee), and È1,465 (year abroad fee)
• International fees: È32,000 per year (full-time), È1,955 (year in industry fee), and È16,000 (year abroad fee)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• A levels: AAB, including Mathematics and a second science
• GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
• Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, ICT, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall, with no score less than 4, and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the program include:

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL: 78 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
• Duolingo English Test: 115 overall, with speaking, reading, and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 overall, with no component below 59
• LanguageCert Academic: 65 overall, with no skill below 60

Additional Costs

Students should expect to cover additional costs, including:

• Flight training: approximately È4,700 (Tomahawk aircraft) or È5,300 (Warrior aircraft)
• Study pack: approximately È100 (smaller pack) or È210 (larger pack)
• Aircraft checklist: È10

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help pay tuition and living expenses, including:

• The Liverpool Bursary
• Asylum Seekers Scholarship
• Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary
• Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
• Estranged Students Bursary
• Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
• Nolan Scholarships
• Rigby Enterprise Award
• ROLABOTIC Scholarship
• Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
• Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
• Young Adult Carer's (YAC) Bursary