Our Courses in Engineering

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If you like to know how and why things work, have a passion for problem solving and enjoy working creatively then Engineering could be the career for you.

The engineering sector covers a range of specialties with engineers involved in all aspects of designing, building and testing new technologies and products.

Why study Engineering at Loughborough College?

Access to industry standard facilities including our electronics lab, fabrication and mechanical maintenance workshop.
We offer a unique Space Engineering Enhanced A Level programme in partnership with the National Space Centre
Take part in enrichment activities including sport, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and volunteering
Fantastic learning and welfare support including 1:1 appointments and support groups to ensure all students make the most of their time at college

Why Loughborough College Group?

94%

of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

90%

of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

Your career in

Engineering

If you like to know how things work, and have an interest in all kinds of electrical and mechanical technologies, a career in engineering could be just what you're looking for.

Careers

Engineering Maintenance Technician
£18,000–£40,000
Services and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment used in a variety of industries
Electronics Engineers
£21,000–£40,000
Designs, develops and tests components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power
Aerospace Engineer
£20,000–£60,000
Develops, tests, produces, and maintains aircraft and/or space technology components

Experienced engineers could earn up to £60k per year.

5.7 million

employees in the UK work in engineering enterprises.

Other job prospects (with training and experience): Craft Machinist £13,500-£30,000, Domestic Appliance Service Engineer £17,000-£27,000, Mechanical Engineering Technician starting around £39,000, Welder £22,000-£45,000, Lift Engineer £18,000-£35,000, Maintenance Fitter £16,000-£35,000, Mechanical Engineer £20,000-£52,000.

19%

of total UK employment is in the Engineering sector.