BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year)

You will learn in the University of the West of England's highly technical School of Engineering, with access to facilities like the flight simulator, engine test beds, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The program entails project-based education, group design assignments, and a flight testing course in a real aircraft. You must perform a minimum of 20 flying lessons with an instructor trainer through partners such as Wings Alliance (UK) or Northwestern Michigan College (USA). Placements at the top aerospace businesses and regular visits to factory locations make you employable. You will have access to:

• Flight simulator for flying hours practice

• Engine test cells for studies on propulsion

• Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels for aerodynamic testing

• Robotics production workshops and robotics labs

• CAD facilities and computer software

• Individual and group design projects

• Professional briefings and factory visits by leading aerospace companies

• Minimum of 20 hours of practical flying tuition (optional extra cost)

• Access to specialist engineering library facilities

Graduates of the BEng Aerospace Engineering at UWE Bristol are highly employable, with job opportunities ranging from the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft to working with helicopters and jet engines. UWE’s strong industry links and professional accreditation (Royal Aeronautical Society) support excellent career prospects and access to placements with top employers.

You’ll benefit from:

• Professional accreditation: Accredited degree supporting your journey to Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration

• Industry partnerships: Strong industry partnerships with leading companies such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, MBDA, Boeing, GE Aviation, and GKN Aerospace, providing placement and graduate employment opportunities

• Practical experience: Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace facilities, regular factory tours, and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations

• Career services: Dedicated career support from UWE’s award-winning careers service, including career coaching, employer events, and help finding graduate jobs, placements, and global opportunities

• Aerospace cluster access: Access to the UK's largest grouping of aerospace businesses and the West of England's £2.7 billion aerospace and advanced engineering industry, with over 10 leading aerospace companies and the National Composites Centre

Salary outcomes: Its graduates have an average starting salary of £27,000 fifteen months post-graduation, above the UK average for aeronautical and aerospace engineering graduates.

Academic Progression: Postgraduate study can be pursued in areas such as MSc Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, or Astronautics. The technical and industry foundation of the program also gives rise to other areas such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development.