Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time)

Course Code: ET1HE603

DEGREE-LEVEL

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Start Date	Location	Duration / Fees
08/09/2025	Bispham Campus	3 Years / £9,250 per year	Apply

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Course Overview

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering delivers the core and specialist principles of engineering to equip you with the skills required for an exciting career in this future-oriented sector.

You will learn about aircraft, flying and flight systems, and, by the time you graduate, you will have acquired specialist knowledge in aerodynamics, avionics, materials and structures, propulsion and systems integration. You will also have the opportunity to follow an aerospace pathway of your choice, after sampling core engineering subjects.

You will begin your studies at level 4 with core common modules, learning essentials including maths and computer-aided design (CAD) for a great advantage in the job market.

At levels 5 and 6, you will gain more insight into subject specialisms. The programmes has been designed to give you the opportunity to explore practical subject areas and to engage in hands-on learning. You will be able to develop your own interests and projects in the field, and prepare for the range of responsibilities you can undertake in the future.

Aerospace engineering is an exciting, cutting-edge field that opens up international prospects.

Graduate openings are available in the research, design and development of civil and military aircrafts, missiles, weapons systems, satellites and space vehicles. Aerospace engineers also work in testing and maintaining aircrafts and systems, and in improving efficiency (speed, weight, fuel consumption).

In recent years, aerospace engineering has increasingly oriented towards sustainability, which is reflected by the many roles in the field that address its environmental impact.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 48 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) in an appropriate discipline:

DD from A levels to include mathematics and a technology, engineering or science-based subject
PPP from Extended Diploma, MP from Diploma, MM from 90 Credit Diploma in a science or technology-based subject, including passes in mathematics

The entry criteria for direct entry onto Level 5 of the programme are:

HNC or HND with an overall merit grade in: Mechanical, General or Aeronautical Engineering or an appropriate Engineering discipline

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are expected to achieve a minimum 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Career Options and Progression

A continuous need for aerospace engineers means there are excellent career opportunities for talented engineering graduates across the sector. These range from the development of new aircraft components to investigating aircraft accidents. Aerospace professionals also take part in flight testing, supervising aircraft development and manufacturing, and researching and developing innovative ideas. You might also want to consider an international career, working with companies in technology innovation for aerospace, or alternatively, postgraduate study and research.

As an aerospace engineer, you will either be based in an office, or a factory environment that includes production hangars and laboratories, which test, produce, develop and research various components. You can expect to work with sophisticated software and tools. Important skills for aerospace engineers are enthusiasm, dedication, stress management and attention to detail. You will most probably develop a very particular set of soft skills that combine fast decision-making and extreme accuracy, since human error in this field can have serious consequences.

Aerospace engineers have upper-range starting salaries. At senior level, you can expect to earn between £45,000 and £65,000. If you are aiming for the upper end of this range, you would do well to consider further study at Master’s or research level. This course leads perfectly to such courses, which, though challenging, are rewarded through a wealth of personal and professional development opportunities.

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

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Course Structure

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

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Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need your own scientific calculator: we recommend the Casio FFX-91ES (costs start from around £15).

There may also be additional costs to consider, such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing.

Relevant books, journals and electronic resources can be accessed via the College’s learning resource centres.

At the start of your course, it is highly recommended (but not compulsory) that you apply for student membership through a professional organisation such as IMechE or IET. Some organisations provide discounted student membership, while for others there is no charge.

*Correct as at February 2024

IMechE - Affiliate Member*: No charge for an apprentice, college engineering student or undergraduate student studying a STEM degree.
IET* - Students and apprentices membership fees (duration of the course or up to five years) £35.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.