This program integrates technical knowledge, engineering practice, business awareness, and sustainability through project-based learning, ensuring graduates are confident in applying their skills to real-world challenges. Core principles of engineering science, skills, and practice are embedded throughout all years of study.
Professional development is at the heart of the curriculum, guiding students from apprentice to graduate engineer. Students develop key competencies and engineering habits of mind, such as problem-solving, systems thinking, and adaptability, through projects and activities.
Duration:
Full-time: 4 years or 5 years
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Filton, Bristol
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About this course
This program integrates technical knowledge, engineering practice, business awareness, and sustainability through project-based learning, ensuring graduates are confident in applying their skills to real-world challenges. Core principles of engineering science, skills, and practice are embedded throughout all years of study.
Professional development is at the heart of the curriculum, guiding students from apprentice to graduate engineer. Students develop key competencies and engineering habits of mind, such as problem-solving, systems thinking, and adaptability, through projects and activities.
Our Facilities
Engineering
Aerospace Skills Academy, Filton
Opening in September 2026, the Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus, Filton is a brand-new, industry-led campus developed by Weston College Group in partnership with Airbus and leading engineering employers.
Designed to meet the skills demands of the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors, the Academy offers hands-on learning for engineering apprentices in a real aerospace environment.
Construction
South West Skills Campus, Weston-super-Mare
If not working out with an employer, any on campus practical learning learning will take place at our South West Skills Campus in Weston-super-Mare.
This vibrant environment is home to our state-of-the-art engineering and construction facilities where you'll learn from experienced lecturers in industry standard conditions.
You will benefit from a range of facilities, workshops and laboratories that will allow you to carry out a range of operations, including:
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Electronics
- Material analysis and deformation
- Milling, turning and CNC
- Composites
- Welding
- Fabrication

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We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.
We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
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