I knew when I was originally looking at courses that I was interested in finding something that would make the most of my interest in both maths and physics, so engineering was a great option. There’s a wide range of engineering disciplines, so the process of choosing can seem quite daunting. I was originally looking at studying mechanical engineering, but I soon realised that I wanted to study something more specific, and the aeronautical engineering degree had everything I was looking for. It has a great combination of theory and practical work that gives you everything you need to be a well-rounded engineer. The course also included a flight test course at Cranfield which was a real bonus that brings what you learn to life!

My favourite part about the course is that it is not all about planes – sure, the course has a focus on aviation, but the topics and skills you learn can be applied to a range of sectors.