Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, BEng (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AE10

Campuses

preston

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,325 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, BEng (Hons)

About

Benefit from the practical application of what you learn in the classroom in our full motion simulator.

You’ll undertake Private Pilot License (PPL) theoretical studies in Year 2. Successful completion of this is determined by passing the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Private Pilot’s Licence Examinations.

CAA examinations are an essential component of a PPL. This degree doesn’t include the practical flying components of the PPL (typically 45 hours) but we partner with a flight training school who will offer those for an additional fee.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.0/5 or 60-64%

Successful completion of on year of appropriate study at a recognised KSA university with a GPA 2.5/5 (65-69%)

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.5/5 (65-69%)

English Program Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

Career

Future Careers

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

Progression to MEng course

After completing three years of full-time study you’ll have the option to graduate with a BEng (Hons) degree (it will take four years to reach this stage if you choose to go on a 48-week industrial placement in-between Years 2 and 3). You can then choose to undertake an additional year of advanced study and graduate with an MEng (Hons) degree instead (this normally takes four years to complete in all, or five years with an industrial placement).

The MEng option is ideal if you aspire to become a commercial pilot. It introduces Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theoretical studies in Year 4. These are university examinations designed to prepare you for sitting CAA ATPL examinations after you’ve graduated. You’ll be able to make use of our simulation facilities to further develop your flying skills, and practical flying can be arranged at additional cost with our flight training school partners. This is a great way to gain the theoretical training required to obtain a pilot’s license while simultaneously gaining an engineering degree.