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Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) at University of Sheffield - UCAS

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Course summary

Offering the same level of academic excellence and practical experience as our main aerospace engineering degrees, this exciting course also gives you the opportunity to learn to fly in your second year. Begin your journey as a pilot by combining hands-on experience of flying and building aircraft with a thorough understanding of aerospace engineering. This BEng brings together the essential theories of aerospace engineering with more intensive pilot training. Over three years you’ll study modules on propulsion, instrumentation, computation and design of aerodynamics – tailoring the degree to follow either avionic systems or aeromechanics. Alongside the theoretical, you’ll take ground training for flight and five hours of flight training. You can also expand your experience thanks to our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics. This course is the ideal first step on the journey to becoming a pilot, and you can make arrangements with local flying schools to continue to a UK or European private pilot's licence once you graduate. Why study this course?

  • Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023.
  • State-of-the-art facility - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies.
  • Real industry experience - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions.
  • Global Engineering Challenge - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
H460
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate


English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

English language requirements for undergraduates

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language


Student Outcomes

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84%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) at University of Sheffield - UCAS