Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng

Level 1 provides grounding in engineering fundamentals and all students will study for the ground examinations for the European Private Pilot’s Licence, including air law, meteorology, principles of flight and human factors. You will also complete the flying training elements of the UK National Private Pilot’s Licence.*

Levels 2 and 3 will comprise specialist engineering and aerospace subjects, and opportunities exist to continue flying training towards the European JAR-FCL Private Pilot’s Licence, possibly with the addition of either a Night Qualification or an Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) rating.

Flight simulation, making extensive use of the University’s flight simulator, is used throughout the course.

* Because of the cost of undertaking flying training, there is a major additional cost for the Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies course, although this is payable in Level 1 only. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for more information.

Level 1

• Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Thermofluids
• Analytical Methods and Skills
• Aircraft Ground Theory and Flying Practice
• Engineering Materials, Manufacturing and Electrical Machines
• Aerospace Laboratories, technical drawing and workshop experience.

Level 2

• Solid Body Mechanics
• Thermofluids
• Performance and Control of Aircraft
• Principles of Aircraft Design
• Professional Engineering Applications and Practice.

Level 3

• Major Individual Project
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Propulsion Systems, Aircraft Structures and Materials
• Flight Testing and Airport Environment and Design.

(If you choose the placement route, you will take your year-long placement in between Levels 2 and 3).

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