BSc (Hons) Aerospace Technology with Pilot Studies
University of Hertfordshire
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Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 13,450 *
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* international students full time, part time £1680 per 15 credits / UK students full time £9250, part time £1155 per 15 credits / EU students full time £13450, part time £1680 per 15 credits
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Why choose this course?
- This is the ideal course if you are interested in a role that combines technical knowledge with piloting
- The student with the greatest flying performance is awarded a Scholarship, to extend their pilot training after graduation
- You will have access to excellent equipment: flight simulator, wind tunnels, specialist laboratories, and CAE software
- Provides potential pilots with a high-level qualification for alternative employment in the aerospace sector
- Our B.Sc. Aerospace Technology with Pilot Studies students have previously completed work placement years at companies including Inflite Services, Virgin Atlantic Engineering, and British Airways
- Recent Aerospace Technology graduates have gone on to work at organisations including Airbus Defence and Space, Fujitsu, and Toyota
- You can gain access to this course with a broad range of entry qualifications and enthusiasm for flying
- We are members of the C.D.I.O. 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 C.D.I.O. 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.
What's the course about?
As with our aerospace technology with a management degree, this broad-based aviation course has an emphasis on computer-aided engineering – including 3D modelling, computer-aided analysis, simulation, and computer-aided manufacture. You’ll develop your practical skills in workshops and well-equipped laboratories, while your piloting skills are developed in the second half of the course through the University’s flight simulators and tuition at a nationally recognised flight centre in the UK or US, at an additional cost. You’ll also take part in group work, which will enable you to develop your team-working skills and improve your employability.
Your main campus is College Lane
This is where the creative arts, science, and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists, and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus pub or cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.
This course includes the options of:
- Work placement
- Study abroad
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Curriculum
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.
More about the Course
This programme develops a range of skills applicable in different branches of engineering, reinforcing them through practical experience as you work towards obtaining a UK National Private Pilot's Licence. Flying lessons are offered by a nationally-recognised flight centre. Whilst this is an additional expense for students on this course they will give University of Hertfordshire students an attractive discounted rate.
In the first year of your B.Sc. Honours degree course in Aerospace Technology with Pilot Studies, you will gain a broad grounding in engineering, focusing on technology, information technology and management, including a basic introduction to the aerospace industry.
In your second year, you will build on your knowledge of core technologies, IT and management skills as they are applied within the aerospace industry. This includes studying aerodynamics with, wind tunnel testing, design of aircraft structures and components, using commercial standard software used within the aerospace industry. You will also study elements of the PPL ground school syllabus such as meteorology, human factors, air law and navigation topics.
In your final year, you concentrate on the application of aerospace technology - including aircraft performance, propulsion, manufacturing, and avionic systems - and key business skills. A project to design a complete aircraft fosters teamwork capabilities where your skills as a pilot will be put to the test in validating the design through the use of a flight simulator. You will also develop specialist knowledge by undertaking a major project on a relevant topic and have further opportunity for flying. A key element is undertaking all pilot training necessary to take the NPPL examinations at a local flying school.
Level 4
- Aerospace Technology & Industry II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Mechanical Experimental Engineering II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Engineering Statistics II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Career Skills Development II 0 Credits II Compulsory
- Introduction to Design for Technologists II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Introduction to Manufacturing for Technologists II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Materials and Electrical Technology II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Computing for Business and Technology II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Introduction to Practical Safety for Engineers II 0 Credits II Compulsory
- Mathematics for Engineering II 15 Credits II Compulsory
Level 5
- Aerospace Design, Test and Certification II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Computer-Aided Design II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Computer-Aided Manufacture II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Principles of Aircraft Systems II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Career Planning II 0 Credits II Compulsory
- Thermofluid Experimental Engineering II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Engineering Operations Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Simulation and Analysis Techniques II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Air Law, Navigation and Meteorology II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Exchange Year II 120 Credits II Optional
- Exchange Semester II 60 Credits II Optional
Level 6
- Instrumentation and Control Systems II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Avionics Technology II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- BSc Individual Project (Aerospace Technology) II 30 Credits II Compulsory
- Aerospace Performance and Manufacture II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Aerospace Vehicle Design II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Pilot Studies and Flight Planning II 30 Credits II Compulsory
- Piloting Experience II 0 Credits II Compulsory
- Industrial Placement II 0 Credits II Optional
- Year Abroad II 0 Credits II Optional
- Careers Portfolio II 0 Credits II Optional
Study abroad
An opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, the experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.
If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
Work placement
Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.
Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process.
Students have previously undertaken placements in organisations such as:
- Inflite Services
- Virgin Atlantic Engineering
- British Airways
- Or numerous smaller companies
If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you’ll pay no tuition fee for this year. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
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Career Opportunities
What's next for my career?
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.
You’ll find employment opportunities in a range of companies, from airline operators and aircraft manufacturers to small aerospace supply chain firms. Jobs can vary, from managing specialist laboratories and test facilities to the supervision of production lines and project management. It’s also the first step to becoming a professional pilot.
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