BSc (Hons) Aerospace Technology with Pilot Studies with Optional Sandwich Placement/ Study Abroad BSc (Hons). Course length Full Time, 3 Years Sandwich, 4 Years Sandwich Placement, 4 Years. This course will give you the skills necessary to support branches of engineering related to the aerospace sector whilst also having the opportunity to gain flying experience necessary for a National Private Pilot’s Licence. What you will learn In common with our Aerospace Technology with Management degree, this course has an emphasis on computer-aided engineering including 3D modelling, computer-aided analysis simulation and computer-aided manufacture – combined with pilot studies. Your practical skills are developed in workshops and well-equipped laboratories while your piloting skills are developed in the second half of the course through the use of the University’s flight simulators and tuition at a nationally recognised flight centre, either in the UK or USA. There are additional fees for this but at a discounted rate.

There are employment opportunities in a variety of areas, ranging from airline operators and large aircraft manufacturers to small aerospace supply chain companies. Jobs vary from Logistics Manager, Quality Engineer, Analyst or Design & Technology Technician. The breadth and flexibility of this course will also open doors to careers in other branches of engineering, technology, computing or business.