BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering with Industry

Teesside University's Middlesbrough campus offers a high-tech, digitally enabled setting with recent investment of £270 million and a further £300 million in progress, which ensures students are exposed to the latest technology and learning equipment. Aerospace engineering students are facilitated by specially constructed engineering laboratories for aerospace, including state-of-the-art pilot plants and a nanotechnology clean room. The BIOS Building provides high-quality science labs, while the upcoming £40 million Digital Life Building will deliver industry-standard digital studios for collaborative projects. The campus library, upgraded with a £7 million investment, offers over 500 PCs, advanced study spaces, and a wide array of digital and print resources. Here’s how you’ll gain hands-on experience:

• Engineering labs for aerospace, power, electrical, civil, and telecommunications engineering

• State-of-the-art science labs in anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, Earth sciences, and food sciences

• Pilot plants and nanotechnology clean room to facilitate advanced research and simulation

• The Digital Life Building (opening 2025) for industry-standard digital studio experiences

• State-of-the-art library with innovative study spaces and rich learning resources

• The Student Life building that integrates student services and offers collaborative study spaces

• Creative arts studios and new sound stage for interdisciplinary works

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

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Industry 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 partnerships: Strong industry partnerships with employers such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Qinetiq, Cobham, Jacobs Engineering Group, EDF Energy, Cummins, Labman, and Caterpillar — graduates have secured work and placements with these companies

• Practical experience: Hands-on experience in advanced facilities: access to flight simulators, wind tunnels, structural and materials labs, and a hangar with fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and engines at Hartlepool College

• Applied learning: Real-world learning through group design projects, technical reports, presentations, and use of industry-standard software like NASA’s GMAT

• Career support: Dedicated career support, networking events, and placement opportunities, including an optional work placement year for industry experience

• Global mobility: International opportunities, including study visits and mobility programmes in countries such as China, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Malaysia

Graduate outcomes: 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation; median salary is £29,500 fifteen months after graduation, rising to £30,000 after three years and £35,000 after five years

Further Academic Progression: Students can pursue postgraduate study such as MSc Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, or Astronautics at Teesside or other top universities. The program’s strong technical and industry foundation also opens doors to fields like AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.