Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng (Hons) at University of Liverpool

This programme is very similar to the Aerospace Engineering degree programmes (H425, H426, H421 and H422) but also introduces elements of relevant material for students interested in becoming either private or professional pilots.

In Year One, the Pilot studies module, which is based on the Private Pilot’s License (PPL) ground school syllabus, is studied alongside the mandatory 20-hour flight training programme.

You will need to pay an additional fee to cover the costs of this to the flight training organisation which is approximately £3,500 (subject to change due to fuel prices).

In Year Two, the Pilot studies modules are based on the Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) ground school syllabus.

During Year One and Year Two of Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, in addition to students studying the core aerospace engineering topics they will also take the pilot studies modules and develop their knowledge, skills and experience of flying. As well as the flight training, pilot studies students also have access to and use of the students pilots lab and can join the Flight Simulation Group (FSG).

Year Two includes a two-day flight test course in the national flying laboratory aircraft.

During Year Three students will undertake an individual project. This provides you with the opportunity to conduct independent research and/or develop innovative concepts in your preferred technical area of interest