BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

Course Overview This accredited Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies program merges core engineering principles with essential flight training, creating a unique pathway for aspiring aerospace engineers and pilots. Students gain a solid foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics while completing a mandatory 20-hour flight program and ground school modules based on PPL and ATPL syllabi. The course also offers an optional Year in China for a global academic experience. Key Program Highlights Double accreditation by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Mandatory 20-hour flight training program and a two-day flight test course in a Jetstream aircraft Pilot studies modules based on the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabi Comprehensive curriculum covering aerodynamics, propulsion, aero structures, and avionics Unique opportunity to spend a Year in China at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)