Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Hons) University of Hertfordshire

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire  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.

Why choose this course?

• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard facilities: You will graduate with practical experience in the design and development of future aerospace systems. You’ll have access to our flight simulators, wind tunnels, specialist laboratories and CAE software. 

• We have an open-access laboratory policy for students doing experiments in their own time. With an emphasis on Computer Aided Engineering, you’ll be using industrial standard software wherever possible.

• Apply your knowledge through design and build projects: We’re members of the CDIO Initiative (Conceive Design Implement Operate), a worldwide network of academic professionals, industry representatives and engineering leaders who have a passion for engineering education and engineering leadership. 

• The CDIO framework has been embedded into our undergraduate degree programme, ensuring you’ll put into practice what you learn through “Design and Build” projects during your studies.

Your future career

In the past many of our aircraft engineering with pilot studies graduates have become professional pilots either with the RAF, Royal Navy, Commercial Airlines or private pilot instructors. By integrating the experience of flying in the initial stages of this degree, you will find the transition to working as a professional pilot easier. Many of our graduates have gone to become:

• professional pilots

• private pilot instructors

• aerospace engineers.