Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

Course Overview

Are you fascinated by aircraft? This course combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of Aerospace Engineering.

Why study with us

- 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.

- You’ll undertake Private Pilot License (PPL) theoretical studies in Year 2.

- There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.

What you’ll do

- You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering which can lead to a wide range of career options.

- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

- Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators and UAV lab.

Future Careers

Studying Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies leads to careers in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.