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BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Full-time)
BEng(Hons)  Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Full-time)

BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Full-time)

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Course Information

Why study aerospace engineering 

  • Engineering is where creative thinkers become world changers. An aerospace engineering degree will challenge you to ask questions, take risks and explore new perspectives. You'll turn ideas into reality as you apply the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and certification of current and future aerospace vehicles.
  • If you're fascinated by the history, technology and progress of aircraft and spacecraft, we'll take your passion and transform it into career-shaping skill and experience.

Why UWE Bristol

  • BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers. Developed with input from regional aerospace partners, it will to give you the industry-relevant skills and attributes you need to become a technical specialist and future leader within the aerospace industry.
  • This course equips you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to specialise through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways.
  • From 2020, you'll be taught in our new multi-million pound Engineering building. Featuring engine test cells, wind tunnels and dedicated learning spaces, it's purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.
  • Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations, and work on placements to build up valuable experience and professional skills.
  • Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.

Where can it take me

  • As a graduate, you'll be set for a career in the aerospace industry.
  • Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines.

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Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study:

  • Aerospace Thermofluids
  • Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
  • Engineering Practice 1
  • ICAO PPL Ground School
  • Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing.

Year two

You will study:

  • Engineering Practice 2
  • Engineering Research
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Fundamental Aerodynamics
  • Flight
  • Aerospace Systems Design
  • Fundamental Aero-Propulsion.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the four year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.

You'll complete a placement learning module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Year three (Final Year for BEng)

You will study:

  • Engineering Project
  • Aerospace Group Design Project
  • Pilot and Airline Operations
  • Professionalism for Engineers.

Plus, two optional modules from:

  • Aero Structures
  • Avionics
  • Composite Engineering
  • Control Engineering
  • Further Aero-Propulsion
  • Further Aerodynamics
  • Spaceflight
  • Space Engineering
  • Digital Manufacturing in Aerospace
  • Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our course will prepare you for employment in leading aerospace companies such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, MBDA, Boeing and GE Systems.

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Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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