Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng (FdE)

Program Overview

It includes a foundation entry year for those without formal qualifications. Students gain theoretical training for a pilot's license and an engineering degree, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships for hands-on experience and career opportunities in the aerospace sector.

Program Outline

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Foundation Entry), BEng (Hons) - UCLan

Degree Overview:

This program combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of aerospace engineering. It is designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree program.

Objectives:

• Gain the theoretical training required to obtain a pilot's license.
• Obtain an engineering degree.
• Benefit from practical application of theories taught in the classroom using the University's aerospace facilities, including a full motion simulator and several flight training devices.

Outline:

Year 0 (Foundation Entry):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Fundamental Tools for Engineers (ERC015)
• Design Studies for Engineers (ERC016)
• Analytical Studies for Engineers (ERC017)
• Fundamentals of Engineering Practice (ERC018)
• Foundation Mathematics (MAC101)

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Aerospace Vehicle Systems (EI1011)
• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (EI1012)
• Design and Sustainability (ER1003)
• Engineering Analysis (ER1004)
• Engineering Practice (ER1005)
• Engineering Science & Analysis (ER1210)

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (EI2007)
• Space Systems (EI2008)
• Vehicle Aerodynamics & Structures (EI2009)
• Pilot Operations PPL (EI2030)
• Thermo-fluids (MP2576)
• Operations Management A (MP2721)
• Optional Modules:
• Computer Aided Design and Simulation (MP2715)
• Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation (SC2153)

Year 3:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Aerospace Advanced Material & Structural Analysis (EI3011)
• Flight Dynamics and Control (EI3012)
• Aerospace Propulsion (EI3040)
• Engineering Project with Sustainability (MP3000)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (MP3200)

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a mix of lectures, practicals, and projects.
• Assessments are divided between unseen examinations and a variety of regular assignments and challenges.
• Practical competence is emphasized through the design and weighting of assessments.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, practicals, and projects.
• Students learn in high-quality facilities with state-of-the-art software tools, desktop flight simulators, and a UAV Lab.
• The student workshop provides a focus for design and manufacture, equipped with CNC lathe and milling machines, a five-axis laser cutter, and a wide variety of machine shop equipment.
• The composites workshop is used for various activities, from research on resin infusion to the development of F3 hovercraft.
• The FMX's electric motion platform and wrap-around visual offer fantastic realism, approved for commercial training by the EASA aviation authority.
It can be configured as two different aircraft types: a Cessna C172, and a Piper Seminole PA44-S.

Careers:

• Aerospace Engineering graduates go on to roles in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
• Graduates can pursue careers in research and teaching, including postgraduate aerospace research degrees.
• The integrated MEng program introduces 'Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)' theoretical studies in Year 4, preparing students for CAA ATPL examinations after graduation.

Other:

• The course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third years.
• The University has established links with many aerospace companies, providing opportunities for guest lectures, field trips, and industrial placements.
• The new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) provides an integrated space for teaching and research with direct links to industry, enabling students to work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• The Faculty Placement Team and University of Central Lancashire Careers Team support students in planning and developing their CVs and applications, and hold practice interviews.
• Placements are an invaluable opportunity to help consolidate learning, gain experience, and enhance employability.
• Experience gained during a placement often leads to improved final year performance and is beneficial when competing for graduate jobs.
• This degree program does not include the practical flying components of the PPL (typically 45 hours).
Practical flying is not an essential component to complete the program.

2024/25 UKFirst year£9,250 for the first year Full-time£9,250 per year InternationalFirst year£16,400 for the first year Full-time£16,500 per year