Combine the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of aerospace engineering on our Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies Foundation Entry degree course.
Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.
Gain the theoretical training required to obtain a pilot’s license while simultaneously gaining an engineering degree.
The University has excellent aerospace facilities including a full motion simulator and several flight training devices, allowing you to benefit from the practical application of theories taught in the classroom. Configure them to aircraft types such as civil aircraft, helicopters and even the Space Shuttle.
Why study with us
- 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.
Compulsory modules
• ERC004: Practical Skills
• ERC005: Design Studies
• ERC006: Analytical Studies
• ERC007: Study Skills and Information
Technology
• ERC008: Computer Aided Design
• MAC101: Foundation Mathematics
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• ER1010: Engineering Analysis
• ER1020: Engineering Design
• ER1030: Engineering Science
• ER1631: Aerospace Vehicles
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• E12030: Pilot Operations PPL
• E12040: Aircraft Design, Systems and Manufacture
• E12910: Structures and FEA
• MP2576: Thermo-fluids
Optional modules
• MP2715: Computer Aided Design and Simulation
• SC2153: Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• E13000: Individual Project
• E13010: Aircraft Design and Stability
• E13030: Aeromechanics
• E13040: Aerospace Propulsion
• MP3604: Advanced Computer Aided Design
• MP3732: Operations Management B
Year 4
Compulsory modules
• E14000: Aerospace Group Project
• E14060: Pilot Operations ATPL Part 1
• E14070: Pilot Operations ATPL Part 2
• MP4580: Engineer in Society
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
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.
Future careers
Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.
If you’re interested in the scientific and mathematical aspects of the discipline, you can continue on to a career in research and teaching, including postgraduate aerospace research degrees here at the University.
If you would like a future career as a commercial pilot, the university examinations prepare you for sitting CAA ATPL examinations after graduation.
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