Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies

Course Delivery

The Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studiesdegree is designed to equip you with technical and transferable skills, and a commitment to the highest professional standards expected by society and industry.

Combining mathematics, science, computer-based methods, design and engineering, the course will prepare you to approach complex aircraft engineering problems.

Delivered over 4s -or five with a placement year, youll study modules that embed theoretical knowledge with creative application to help you become a world-class engineer:

• In year one, you willfollow a range of modules designed to enhance your core engineering knowledge and introduce aeronautics
• As you progress into year two, you willexplore specialist aviation modules, such as aircraft structures, flight systems, aerodynamics, flight simulation, route planning, and navigation systems
• As you head intoyear three, you willcover advanced modules including avionics and aircraft system design. You will complete experiments and project work, culminating in your individualproject
• In your final year, you will take your studies to postgraduate level, completing modules in engineering computation, aerospace system design and aerodynamics

Learning Experience

Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies.You will experience group projects that will buildyour confidence and capabilities in team working,problem-solving and communication- all desirable skills for real-world aeronautical engineering careers.

You will also have the opportunity to gather real-time flight data with practical teaching atCranfield Universitys National Flying Laboratory Centre's aircraft. During the flight, the aircraft will conduct specific manoeuvres during which flight data is gathered for you to analyse.

You can also choose to take an optional structured pilot training programme to gain a Private Pilot Licence. These training programmes are delivered by external partners at an additional cost. Details will be available once you join the course.

The course team has long-standing connections with the aviation industry, bothin the North West and beyond. You will benefit stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks.

The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council's Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industryplacement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.