BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering

Teesside University offers a truly immersive and practical learning experience, thanks to a recent campus and facilities investment of £270 million, with a further £300 million planned for future development. As an aerospace engineering student, you’ll benefit from purpose-built engineering laboratories designed specifically for aerospace, featuring cutting-edge equipment and digital tools. The BIOS Building houses high-quality science labs, while the soon-to-open Digital Life Building will provide industry-quality digital studio experiences. You’ll also have access to a library with over 500 PCs, advanced study spaces, and an extensive collection of digital and print resources. Here’s how you’ll gain hands-on experience:

• Engineering facilities appropriate to aerospace, such as pilot plants and a nanotechnology clean room

• Modern science facilities for research and study

• Use of over 500 PCs and high-spec digital study facilities in the £7m library

• Specifically designed study and collaborative environments in the Student Life building

• Digital studios of industry standard (Digital Life Building, due to open in 2025)

• Group project, internship, and shadow opportunities through university-industry links

• All facilities are on a single-site campus for easy access and collaboration

• State-of-the-art creative arts and media studio facilities for inter-disciplinary projects

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at Teesside University are highly employable, securing roles in aerospace, space, defence, automotive, oil and gas, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. The program is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), supporting your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

You’ll benefit from:

• Professional accreditation: Accredited degree supporting your path to professional registration (RAeS, Engineering Council)

• Industry connections: Strong industry connections with employers such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Qinetiq, Cobham, Jacobs Engineering Group, EDF Energy, Cummins, Labman, and Caterpillar — graduates secured employment and placements with these employers

• Practical experience: Practical work in cutting-edge facilities: use of flight simulators, wind tunnels, structural and materials labs, and a hangar accommodating fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and engines at Hartlepool College

• Project-based learning: Real-world learning through collaborative group design project work, technical reports, presentations, and industry-standard software practical application like NASA's GMAT

• Career support: Private career guidance, networking opportunities, and placements with the facility of a work placement year to achieve industry experience

• International exposure: International opportunities, including study visits and mobility programmes in China, Spain, Czech Republic, and Malaysia

Graduate outcomes: 90% of graduates are in work or studying 15 months after graduation. Median salary: £29,500 (15 months), £30,000 (three years), and £35,000 (five years)

Academic Progression: Students can also opt for postgraduate studies like MSc Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, or Astronautics at Teesside or other top-ranking universities. The strong technical and industry framework of the program also culminates in higher studies in fields such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.