UNDERGRADUATE

Degree programmes in
Aviation
Engineering

Aviation Engineering BEng

Aviation Engineering MEng
Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng
Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng
 The A380 chief engineer
at Airbus in the UK is
a Brunel alumnus

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Welcome
At Brunel we offer Aviation
Engineering with or without Pilot
Studies for a simple reason if you
are passionate about the wider world
of flight without necessarily wanting
to fly, you can gain a fantastic
higher education - opening up a
great range of career opportunities
within the aviation industry - without
the additional fees needed for pilot
qualification.
As an Aviation Engineering student
you will still develop skills in flying
practice using the flight simulator, and
learn flight theory. Youll also take the
PPL ground school. In fact, from Level
2 onwards, the courses are identical,
covering wider aspects of the aviation
industry including airport design and
environmental issues.
We look forward to welcoming you, and
helping you on your journey towards an
exciting career in aviation.
We really hope to see you here soon.
Professor Hamid Bahai
Head of Department
UCAS Codes
Aviation Engineering
BEng
HH4C
3 years (FT)
HHC4
4 years (FT) thick-sandwich
Aviation Engineering
with Pilot Studies
BEng
H1HK
3 years (FT)
H4H1
4 years (FT) thick-sandwich
Brunel University London code
B84 BRUNL
Apply online at www.ucas.com
The qualifications you need
You will need one of the following:
For the BEng
GCE A-level AAB, including
Maths and Physics (General
Studies and Critical Thinking
not accepted).
IB Diploma 33 points, including
6 and 5 in Higher Level
Mathematics and Higher Level
Physics.
BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma D*D*D, including
Distinctions in Further
Mathematics and Further or
Advanced Mechanical Principles
and Applications.
For BTEC Level 3 and A-level
combinations please check the
Aviation Engineering page on
our website.
Access to HE Diploma
Complete and pass Access to
Engineering course with 45
credits at Level 3, of which 30
credits must be at Distinction
and 15 credits at Merit or higher.
All Maths and Physics units
must be Distinctions at Level 3.
You will also need GCSE Maths
and English at grade C or
above.
This information was correct as we went to print but its always a good idea to
check the website www.brunel.ac.uk/courses for updates.
Aviation Engineering
MEng
HH41
4 years (FT)
HH14
5 years (FT) thick-sandwich
Aviation Engineering
with Pilot Studies
MEng
H1H4
4 years (FT)
H1HL
5 years (FT) thick-sandwich
For the MEng
GCE A-level AAA, including
Maths and Physics (General
Studies and Critical Thinking
not accepted).
IB Diploma 34 points, including
6 in Higher Level Mathematics
and 6 in Higher Level Physics.
BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma D*D*D*, including
Distinctions in Further
Mathematics and Further or
Advanced Mechanical Principles
and Applications.
For BTEC Level 3 and A-level
combinations please check the
Aviation Engineering page on
our website.
Access to HE Diploma
courses are not accepted for
MEng entry. Access students
should apply for the BEng in
this subject. Once you have
achieved the progression
requirements on the BEng
programme you can transfer to
MEng at the end of Level 2.
You will also need GCSE Maths
and English at grade C or
above.
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Profile
Tony Maybank,
(Aviation Engineering with Pilot
Studies MEng)
Once I started the course, I
knew immediately that I was on
the right path to becoming an
airline pilot. A dedicated and
professional team of lecturers
at the University helped me to
gently settle into my course,
providing very informative
introductory lectures at the start
of the year, which led onto the
mainstream lectures for each
module of the course. I was also
very happy with the material
provided to me to study for
Why choose Aviation
Engineering?
There are so many rewarding career paths to follow in the
aviation industry. If your ambition is to fly your options
include airlines, the military, flying instruction, or even more
specialised jobs such as test pilot.
If your talents lie in engineering youre looking at design,
maintenance, testing and management opportunities. And there
are plenty of other options too, including air traffic controller,
airline management or aviation researcher.
All of these careers need high-quality graduates with relevant
degrees who are equipped to understand the aviation industry
and its operating environment.

Why choose Aviation

the engineering element of the
course. In the near future I am
looking forward to taking up
an industrial placement for 12
months with a large company
within the aviation industry. My
favourite part of the course so
Engineering at
far, apart from flying, has to be
the technical drawing part of the
communication, management,
Brunel?
practical skills module,
because it was a subject Ive Brunel University London is a world top 100 engineering
never studied before and the university according to the Times Higher Education (THE)
innovative designs for aircraft World University Rankings 2014/5. We are professionally
that arise from the drawing
board always enthral me. accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Although it is not compulsory
for all airline pilots to have Brunel is the closest UK university to Londons Heathrow
degrees, I believe it is necessary Airport with placement and career opportunities and multiple
for a prospective airline pilot engineering site visits annually.
to get a degree in a field like
aviation engineering because Our fantastic facilities including our on-site engineering
security is provided in terms simulator which allows for virtual reality aircraft flight testing -
of job opportunities for the
airline pilot if they should be
and our world-class teaching staff make Brunel an exciting place
unfortunate enough to lose to study.
their ATPL licence due to such
Many of our graduates go on to careers in the aviation industry.
complications as illness. With
someone dedicated enough to There is currently a Brunelian first officer at British Airways and
undertake such a course, if for a Brunel graduate flight operations engineer at Virgin Atlantic.
whatever reason they are unable We are proud to have helped so many students aviation careers
to make the grade to becoming take flight.
an airline pilot, then the degree
definitely offers the opportunity
for them to consider another
role within the industry.

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Accredited by the Royal
Aeronautical Society
(RAeS) and the
Institution of
Mechanical
Engineers
(IMechE)

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 What we teach
Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:
Aviation Engineering BEng
Level one (year one)
Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermofluids
Analytical Methods and Skills
Engineering Materials, Manufacturing
and Electrical Machines
Aircraft Ground Theory
and Design Project
Aerospace Laboratories, technical
drawing and workshop experience
Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng
Level one (year one)
Fundamentals of Solid Body Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermofluids
Analytical Methods and Skills
Engineering Materials, Manufacturing
and Electrical Machines
Aircraft Ground Theory
and Flying Practice
Aerospace Laboratories, technical
drawing and workshop experience
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Level two (year two)
Solid Body Mechanics
Thermofluids
Performance and Control of Aircraft
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Principles of Aircraft Design
Level two (year two)
Solid Body Mechanics
Thermofluids
Performance and Control of Aircraft
Professional Engineering
Applications and Practice
Principles of Aircraft Design
Level three (year three)
Major Individual Project
Propulsion Systems, Aircraft
Structures and Materials
Professional Engineering Practice
Flight Testing and Airport
Environment and Design
Level three (year three)
Major Individual Project
Propulsion Systems, Aircraft
Structures and Materials
Professional Engineering Practice
Flight Testing and Airport
Environment and Design
Aviation Engineering MEng
Level one (year one) Level two (year two) Level three (year three) Level five (year four)

Fundamentals of Solid Solid Body Mechanics Major Individual Project Major Group Project
Body Mechanics
Thermofluids Propulsion Systems, Strategic Management,
Fundamentals of Aircraft Structures Innovation and Enterprise
Thermofluids Performance and and Materials
Control of Aircraft Current Topics in
Analytical Methods FEA, CFD and Aerospace
and Skills Professional Engineering Numerical Modelling
Applications and Practice Advanced Aerodynamics,
Engineering Materials, Professional Propulsion Systems
Manufacturing and Principles of Engineering Practice and Space Mechanics
Electrical Machines Aircraft Design
Design and Analysis
Aircraft Ground Theory of Aircraft and
and Design Project Spacecraft Systems
Aerospace Laboratories,
technical drawing and Options
workshop experience Choose one from:
Advanced Thermofluids
OR
Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics

Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng

Level one (year one) Level two (year two) Level three (year three) Level five (year four)

Fundamentals of Solid Solid Body Mechanics Major Individual Project Major Group Project
Body Mechanics
Thermofluids Propulsion Systems, Strategic Management,
Fundamentals of Aircraft Structures Innovation and Enterprise
Thermofluids Performance and and Materials
Control of Aircraft Current Topics in
Analytical Methods FEA, CFD and Aerospace
and Skills Professional Engineering Numerical Modelling
Applications and Practice Advanced Aerodynamics,
Engineering Materials, Professional Propulsion Systems
Manufacturing and Principles of Engineering Practice and Space Mechanics
Electrical Machines Aircraft Design
Design and Analysis
Aircraft Ground Theory of Aircraft and
and Flying Practice Spacecraft Systems
Aerospace Laboratories,
technical drawing and Options
workshop experience Choose one from:
Advanced Thermofluids
OR
Advanced Solid
Body Mechanics

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to
deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it.

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 Profile
How we teach
Simon Williams, You will be taught in many different ways as we
(Aviation Engineering with Pilot
bring different aspects of aviation engineering to
Studies MEng)
life. These include lectures, laboratory sessions,
I did my industrial placement with design studio work and one-to-one supervision.
Airbus. While on placement, I
have managed to carry on with You will be assessed via assignments, project work,
my dream which is flying! It really reports on laboratory practicals, presentations, tests
is amazing to be able to take off
and written examinations.
and land on such a huge runway
as that of Filtons. And to think
that I am using the same runway
that the A380 (the largest aircraft
in the world) uses when it comes
in is just so cool!
Getting ready
I am enjoying my placement
very much! There is so much
experience and knowledge that
for work
you can gain, and if you play your
cards right there are so many We have specifically developed our courses to
opportunities that you can take
advantage of as well (as long
provide the starting point for a wide range of
as you are prepared to look for options within the aircraft industry.
them), including having a private
Our graduates are ready to enter just about any
group employee tour of the last
Concorde that ever flew! Also, you professional aviation career, from aeronautical
can make a lot of contacts which engineer to commercial or military pilot to air
could help later in coming back to traffic controller.
the same company.
Two weeks ago the A400M fuel
dept had a work experience
student come for the week from
one of the local schools. He was
14yrs old. It was delegated to
me to have the responsibility
to look after him for the week
and to attempt to keep him
busy and occupied. During the
week I managed to keep him
occupied and only in the office
half the time to try and keep
the interest in engineering alive
(In fact so much so that one of
the managers actually asked if
he had done any work...). This
involved me giving him a tour
of the A400M Wing Assembly. I
also took him to see the last ever
Concorde to be built and last one
to fly. I also managed to get him
a tour of the A380 Landing Gear
test rig.

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Specialism
Aviation Engineering with Pilot
Studies BEng/MEng
This course integrates basic flying training with all of
the technical subjects needed to become an aeronautical
engineer, including an understanding of the aviation
industry and how it works.
It is the ideal starting point to train as a professional pilot and
acquire your NPPL.
In 2015 the additional fee for Pilot Studies is 2,985. This
covers the first 15 hours of flight training with a qualified
flying instructor, and transport to and from the airfield during
the first year. After you complete the first 15 hours of flight
training, it will be your responsibility to liaise with the flying
school to obtain your licence.
www.brunel.ac.uk/aviengpilot-beng
www.brunel.ac.uk/aviengpilot-meng

Flight training
As an Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies student
youll carry out your flying training on a Cessna 152 two-
seater single engine piston aircraft with Booker Aviation at
Wycombe Air Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire every
Wednesday during term-time.
You will need 32 hours of flight training for your NPPL which
you should be able to acquire by the end of your first year.
Brunels engineering flight simulator is available for extra
practice flights and the experienced team here will support
your learning in every way we can.

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Accommodation feel for Brunels buzzing
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Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4 Open days
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The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for where you can chat with
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to
deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. A contract is made at the point when an applicant accepts an
offer from Brunel, meeting any conditions, and the acceptance is communicated to Brunel or the clearing system acting for Brunel, and this
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Note: the information contained within this course brochure is correct at the time of going to print (June 2015).

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