Program Overview

Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies

Overview

The BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies degree is designed to help students build technical knowledge and skills in aircraft engineering, with a focus on the underlying principles of aircraft engineering. The course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• With placement
• Three-year or four-year course

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

The course focuses on the underlying principles of aircraft engineering, with a focus on technical knowledge and skills. Students will develop skills in recognizing and alleviating risk, creating a safe and efficient operating environment, and assessing vital information.

Learning Experience

• Collaboration is core to the course values, with group projects that build confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving, and communication.
• Students will participate in competitions to enhance professional and personal skills.
• The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programme.
• The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, with external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks.

Industry Placement

• Students have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three.
• Although students are responsible for securing their placement, tutors will support them in finding a role and monitor their progress throughout.

Year One

• Aviation Business Enterprise
• Engineering Materials and Electrical Systems
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Structures and Engineering Dynamics
• Project Management Aerofluid Mechanics
• Principles of Air Navigation and Meteorology for Aviation

Year Two

• Engineering Mathematics (Year Two)
• Safety Assessment in Aviation and Human Factors and Crew Resource Management
• Flight Systems (Year 2)
• Route Planning and Navigation Systems
• Aircraft Structures
• Aerodynamics (year 2)

Year Three

• Aerodynamics (year 3)
• Final Year Project
• Flight Systems (Year 2)
• Industrial Management and Project Preparation
• Avionics
• Aircraft Systems Design

What You Will Be Doing

Teaching

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical activities

Assessment

• Lab exercises
• Examinations
• Reports

Requirements

Applicant Profile

• Strong background in mathematics and/or numerate science skills
• Keen interest in aeronautics and aviation
• Aspirations for an engineering-focused career

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5
• Other English language qualifications accepted

Standard Entry Requirements

• GCSE English language and maths at grade C/grade 4 or above
• UCAS tariff points: 112
• A level: 112 UCAS points with grade C in Mathematics and numerate Science-based subject
• BTEC National Diploma: DMM from Engineering or Science subjects
• Access to HE: Pass with 112 UCAS points from a QAA-approved Engineering course
• Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS points to include Mathematics and Physics grade C for Advanced Higher level
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS points to include A2 in Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
• European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 60% from Science or Engineering
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points to include grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and Physics

Employment and Stats

Employment

• Career opportunities in the aerospace and aviation industry
• Roles in air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and engineering
• Aviation business management

Further Study

• MEng (Master of Engineering) programme
• Postgraduate courses in automation, engineering, and robotics

Facilities

• Aeronautical and engineering laboratories
• Aerodynamics Laboratory
• Control and Dynamics Laboratory
• Merlin MP520-T Engineering Flight Simulator
• Elite Flight Training System

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits

International Student Scholarships

• Available for high-achieving international students

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• September 2026

Student Information

• Terms and conditions
• UCAS information: Course ID H490, Institution S03

Related Courses

• MEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
• BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering