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Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

Entry requirements


104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.

104 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Pass IB Diploma including 104 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects, including HL6 Maths and Physics or STEM. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.

104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Engineering BTEC: Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles and Applications and Further Maths in Engineering/ for Engineering Technicians OR Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Aeronautical Engineering BTEC - Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Theory of Flight and Aircraft Mechanical Science OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - Maths for Engineering OR Unit 23: Applied Maths for Engineering at Distinction, and Science for Engineering at Distinction, and Principles of Mechanical Engineering OR Mechanical Design OR CAD at Distinction

104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C

T Level

M

including Maths and Physics

UCAS Tariff

104

including A2 Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry. Our typical offer is 104 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Aerospace engineering

**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.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Central Lancashire

Department:

School of Engineering and Computing

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

44%
Aerospace engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

Teaching and learning

56%
Staff make the subject interesting
59%
Staff are good at explaining things
67%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
64%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

69%
Library resources
87%
IT resources
77%
Course specific equipment and facilities
36%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

89%
UK students
11%
International students
86%
Male students
14%
Female students
39%
2:1 or above
20%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
D

After graduation


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Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

65%
Engineering professionals
8%
Protective service occupations
8%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals

Just over a thousand UK graduates got a degree in aerospace engineering in 2015. There are a few dedicated employers, unevenly spread around the country, and so there's often competition for graduates looking for their first job - which leads to a relatively high (although improving) early unemployment rate, and a good grade is particularly important for graduates. Sponsorship and work experience can be key if you're after the most sought-after roles in the industry. Starting salaries are usually good and graduates commonly go into the aerospace (yes, this does include manufacture of equipment for satellites and space operations) and defence industries. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£25k

£25k

£32k

£32k

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£34k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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