University of Salford

BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies

University of Salford

Course overview

University of Salford  BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies combines the engineering design, maintenance, and safety principles of aircraft with a foundation in aviation operations. Students learn how aircraft are built, how systems function, and how to manage flight-safety, risk, navigation, and avionics, offering a rounded view of both engineering and pilot-related aspects.

Across the four or five-year programme, students study core engineering modules such as materials, structures, dynamics, aero fluid mechanics, navigation, flight systems, plus aviation-focused subjects such as air navigation, meteorology, crew resource management, and safety assessment.

Students learn through lectures, lab work, flight simulators, and possibly real-time flight data collection through a partnership with a national flying laboratory, and are assessed by exams, assignments, lab work, and project-based tasks.

Entry requirements

Candidates of the BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies at the University of Salford are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying, plus a suitable academic or employer reference. Applicants may upload a CV to show any prior relevant work or study experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 104–112 UCAS tariff points, including GCSE Maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above. Two full A-levels are needed: Grade C in Mathematics and at least Grade E in a numerate science such as Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology, Computer Science, etc.

  • Applicants with a BTEC National Diploma (Engineering or Applied Science) with DMM; approved T-Levels; Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering; Scottish Highers; International Baccalaureate (IB) with 30 points overall including Higher Level Maths & a numerate science; or equivalent international qualifications.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who are not from an English-speaking background need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no section below 5.5

  • Other equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) qualifications are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies from the University of Salford may pursue roles such as:

  • Aircraft engineer/aerospace engineer

  • Flight systems engineer or avionics engineer

  • Aviation safety or maintenance engineer

  • Air-traffic or navigation consultant

  • Pilot (subject to further flight-licence training)

Cost of study

The tuition fee for full-time international students of BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies in the University of Salford is £18,120 per year.

Admission

Applications for the BEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies at the University of Salford are submitted directly to the university through their online application form or through UCAS. Please speak to our experienced counsellors for assistance.

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