BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering

You will develop hands-on skills within the £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), a centre of national excellence for aerospace, advanced engineering, and manufacturing. The EIC provides collaborative spaces for teaching, research, and face-to-face industry interaction, where you can work on live projects with commercial partners. You'll use advanced equipment such as flight simulators, UAV labs, and additive manufacturing workshops and benefit from facilities awarded 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for 2025. Here's how you'll turn theory into reality:

• Access to the Additive Manufacturing Laboratory and Advanced Composites Workshop

• Hands-on exercises at the Aerospace Workshop and CNC Manufacturing Workshop

• Usage of the Flight Simulator Suite for interactive civil aircraft, helicopter, and Space Shuttle simulations

• UAV Laboratory for design, test, and flight operations

• Industrial group design and production projects involving industry feedback

• Wind tunnel lab for experimental aerodynamics

• Research collaborations and industrial placement opportunities with commercial partners

• Extra-curricular activities and live projects facilitated through regional expertise

• Access to advanced lecture theatres, technical library facilities, and student support facilities

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire are highly employable, with roles in aerospace, space, defence, automotive, computing, electronics, energy, and manufacturing. The program is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), supporting your path to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

You’ll benefit from:

• Professional accreditation: Accredited degree forming basis of your route to professional registration (IMechE, IED, Engineering Council)

• Industry partnerships: Strong industry connections with key employers such as BAE Systems (Samlesbury), Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and the UK Space Agency; many students spend year in industry with BAE Systems and graduate there afterwards

• Practical experience: Practical exposure in the £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre with access to leading-edge flight simulators (e.g. Redbird FMX), subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels, UAV labs, and high-end software packages

• Industry projects: Industry-focused collaborative projects, group design exercises, and access to UAV and flight testing facilities

• Career services: One-to-one career guidance, CV and interview preparation, careers fairs, and access to online careers platforms like CareerEDGE and Handshake

• Placement opportunities: Chance to get access to an optional 48-week industry placement between Year 2 and Year 3, with opportunities ranging from 10 weeks to a year, picking up valuable work experience and employer connections

Graduate salaries: Median salaries of £27,000 upon graduation, £31,000 three years later, and £35,000 five years later, with UCLan graduates having salaries ranging from £22,000 to £48,000 depending on experience and job.

Academic Progression: Students can pursue postgraduate education in the areas of MSc Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, or Astronautics. The technical and industry foundation of the program also offers opportunities for studying in areas such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.