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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects to replace Physics: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Biology | C |
| Computer Science | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: AP10
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies course.
Course Overview
Are you fascinated by aircraft? This course combines the practical and theoretical aspects of flying with the underlying principles of Aerospace Engineering.
Why study with us
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During your studies you'll benefit from significant investment in the latest high quality facilities available, including state-of-the-art software tools, flight simulators, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels and a UAV Lab.
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You’ll undertake Private Pilot License (PPL) theoretical studies in Year 2.
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There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.
What you’ll do
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You’ll graduate with a rounded education in aerospace engineering which can lead to a wide range of career options.
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Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Fine tune your practical skills using the University’s excellent flight simulators and UAV lab.
Future Careers
Studying Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies leads to careers in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, biotechnology, computing, electronics, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at University of Lancashire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Computing
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including industrial placement
Subjects
• Aerospace engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great
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Rates are pretty good
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Support is great
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Lancashire students who took the Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
74%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£38.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
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