University of Hertfordshire

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

On the aerospace engineering with pilot studies degree, you’ll learn how to design from a pilot’s perspective. This course will teach in everything you need to know, from aircraft structures and materials to aerodynamics. There’ll also be opportunities to fly.

With a strong reputation in the aerospace industry, built through decades of collaboration with leading companies like de Havilland Aircraft Corporation and BAE Systems, this degree prepares you for a successful career in aerospace engineering.

Key highlights

  • Learn to design aircraft from a pilot's perspective
  • Covers aircraft structures, materials and aerodynamics
  • Opportunities to fly as part of the course
  • Decades of industry collaboration with companies like BAE Systems
  • Historic links with de Havilland Aircraft Corporation

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Typical offer: 120−128 Typical offer (UCAS points)120-128
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 — 120-128 points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above to include HL Mathematics and HL Physics or HL Technology or engineering-based subjects
  • BTEC: DDM — Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering (DDM) to include merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3 Accepted T Levels None Access courses Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Mathematics or Science or Principles units, with the remaining 15 Level 3 credits at meritGCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and 4/C Mathematics Additional information Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Aerospace engineer
  • Aeronautical design engineer
  • Flight test engineer
  • Aircraft structures engineer
  • Aerodynamics engineer
  • Commercial pilot

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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