BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

As a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll develop your practical skills in some of the UK’s most advanced engineering environments. The university has invested over £10 million in cutting-edge facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops at the City Campus and Telford Innovation Campus. You’ll work with specialist aerospace equipment, industry-standard software, and dedicated digital tools to ensure you’re ready for real-world engineering challenges. Here’s what you’ll experience:

• Aerospace lab with sub-sonic and supersonic wind tunnels, and aircraft flight demonstrator equipment

• Industrial and computer-aided CAD design labs with the most advanced software

• Thermo-fluid lab for research in advanced propulsion and energy

• Machine workshop for hands-on assembly and manufacturing

• Composites lab for material science and fabrication

• Electronics and telecommunications lab for avionics and control systems

• Metrology lab with a high-precision Aberlink Axiom too CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with CAD comparison software

• Materials testing laboratory for structural analysis

• Test facilities and 3D printing facilities for rapid prototyping

• Over 600 PCs with tailored portfolios of over 140 mathematical and statistical packages, such as SPSS, Minitab, and Maple, available in the Alan Turing Building

• Access to fully stocked libraries and social learning areas on campus for research and collaboration

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton are highly employable, securing roles in aerospace engineering, aircraft design, systems engineering, manufacturing, flight testing, and research. The program is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), supporting your path to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (re-accreditation in progress).

You’ll benefit from:

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

• Industry connections: Strong employer connections with leading industry employers such as Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Bowers Group, RAF Cosford, MOOG, and exclusive employability with Silverstone Museum in collaboration with the university

• Practical experience: Practical exposure in world-leading engineering facilities, e.g., subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels, flight demonstrator rig, high-performance CAD and simulation laboratories, thermo-fluid and composite laboratories, electronics, metrology, and material testing, with 3D printing and test engine facilities

• Project-based learning: Real-world project work, visits, and employment workshops to cultivate professional and vocational skills, like the chance to work with the University of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR) team

• Career development: Dedicated career guidance, networking sessions, and placement options to build your professional profile

• Facility access: Access to £10 million worth of new engineering facilities at City Campus and Telford Innovation Campus, opening up exposure to cutting-edge equipment and technology

Graduate pay: Median salaries for Wolverhampton aerospace engineering graduates are £28,000 after one year, £35,000 after three years, and £39,000 after five years, with excellent prospects for salary progression as your career advances.

Academic Progression: Students may choose postgraduate research such as MSc Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, or Astronautics. The technical and industry focus of the program also offers access to fields such as AI & Data Science, Management, and Technical Development