Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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5 Years

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BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year) has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid ...Read more

BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year) has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and with input from regional aerospace partners. It’s accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways. Gain insight into the aviation industry through flight training. Focus on areas such as navigation, aviation safety, aircraft instrument systems and regulations at a practical level (additional costs apply).Build your industry knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements with partners including include Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters to build up valuable experience and professional skills. Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
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Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
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80 Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.

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Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
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Physics
82%
Chemistry
30%
Geography
9%
Further Mathematics
8%
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