BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Aerospace Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design and Control Systems. Accredited in part by the Royal Aeronautical Society on behalf of the Engineering Council, the course meets EngC CEng academic requirements in part for the 2025 intake. Pilot study modules cover navigation, aviation safety, aircraft instrument systems and aviation regulations.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits at Pass in another science or technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 62%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 31%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aerospace Thermofluids
- Dynamics Modelling and Simulation
- Engineering Practice 1
- Introduction to Pilot Studies
- Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing
- Engineering Practice 2
- Engineering Research
- Structural Mechanics
- Fundamental Aerodynamics
- Flight
- Aerospace Systems Design
- Fundamental Aero-Propulsion
- Engineering Project
- Aerospace Group Design Project
- Pilot and Airline Operations
- Professionalism for Engineers
- Aero Structures
- Avionics
- Composite Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Further Aero-Propulsion
- Further Aerodynamics
- Spaceflight
- Space Engineering
- Digital Manufacturing in Aerospace
- Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies at UWE Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.