Aviation

Based at Newcastle International Airport, our Aviation students learn in our 12,000m² hangar - the only one of it's kind in the region.

At Newcastle College University Centre, Aviation students train at our dedicated Aviation Academy, based right beside the runway at Newcastle International Airport. This 12,000m² hangar is the only facility of its kind in the region, giving you unrivalled access to an environment that mirrors the aviation industry.

The Aviation Academy has recently benefited from significant investment to ensure that students on our Honours Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering have access to the latest technology and training equipment. You’ll develop your knowledge and technical expertise across multiple aircraft, including:

a BAE Jetstream 31.

a Piper Aztec.

a BAC 1-11.

Jet Provosts.

a Boeing 737.

a Beechcraft Premier 1 business jet.

Commercial aircraft for cabin crew training.

Alongside this, you’ll refine your practical skills in our specialist facilities, such as:

an avionics laboratory.

avionics training simulators.

an electronics training suite.

aerospace, mechanical and airframe workshops.

dedicated classrooms.

Training at the Aviation Academy gives you more than access to state-of-the-art resources - it prepares you for a successful career in the aviation industry, with hands-on experience in a professional environment from day one.

Where you’ll study

Our Aviation degree courses are taught at the specialist Aviation Academy, based beside the runway at Newcastle International Airport. This facility provides a unique learning environment and is easily accessible by Metro or car.

You’ll study alongside industry professionals and gain hands-on experience while developing the skills you need for a successful career in the aviation sector, whether your ambition is to become a pilot or an aeronautical engineer.

Are there places to eat and socialise on campus?

Students at Newcastle College University Centre have access to a range of on-campus catering outlets, all of which hold a five-star Food Hygiene Rating and the Heart of Newcastle Award for outstanding hygiene and healthy eating.

At the Aviation Academy, you’ll have access to an on-site refectory serving affordable hot and cold foods, snacks and drinks, which operates between 8am-2pm for your breakfast and lunch needs. There is also a dedicated HE study space in the main hangar for you to do independent research or work on group projects.

If you’re on our main campus, you can also enjoy food at our gourmet restaurant, The Chefs’ Academy, which provides two and three-course meals at competitive set menu prices.

Restaurants

Restaurants are available within Parsons and Trevelyan on our Rye Hill campus which serve a wide range of affordable hot and cold food including jacket potatoes, made to order sandwiches and pastries, along with a number of snacks.

The HE Hub

The upper floor of the HE Hub is perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing a bite to eat, or relaxing. There is a wide range of lunch options available, from soups to sandwiches, as well as a well-stocked bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks – perfect for when you’re catching up with friends or before a big night out!

The Bistro

Based on the ground floor of the Lifestyle Academy, our bistro is run by staff and students of the Lifestyle Academy. It offers a wide range of freshly made hot and cold dishes, sandwiches and snacks. A selection of hot and cold drinks are also available.

The Chefs’ Academy

This is our gourmet á la carte restaurant on the third floor of the Lifestyle Academy and offers panoramic views across the city. Ideal if you want to give yourself or your family a treat, it offers two and three-course meals cooked and served to the highest quality with competitive set menu prices.

Is the University Centre safe?

Newcastle College University Centre has a range of security measures in place to ensure that all students and staff remain safe while on campus.

Security

We employ a team of security operatives providing 24-hour cover, 365 days a year. Optimum staffing levels are in place to ensure proactive foot patrols are conducted around the college estate, both internally and externally. All of our security staff can be identified by their hi-visibility clothing which is identified with SECURITY on the back which serves to distinguish them from other day-to-day contractors and suppliers who may also may be wearing hi-visibility clothing.

These security provisions run across all Newcastle College University Centre and NCG campuses.

CCTV

CCTV is extensively situated around Newcastle College and Newcastle College University Centre, both externally and internally in some buildings for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety with a dedicated CCTV control room that is staffed continually. The CCTV control room has a dedicated emergency line number in addition to two other phone lines.

Identification System

In addition to general college staff challenging people without a valid college or University Centre ID, security staff do this as part of their specific duties and conduct ad-hoc ID checks at the point of entry to buildings. We also have close liaison with our local neighbourhood police officers.

Do you have study areas for degree students?

As a degree student at the Aviation Academy, you’ll have access to dedicated study rooms throughout the site, with staff on hand to help you with independent learning, research and academic skills such as referencing. Our Academic Support Team will also be available for virtual and in-person meetings on request.

When on our main campus in Newcastle City Centre, you will have access to dedicated learning spaces for higher education (HE) students. Our HE Hub is an ideal place for you to study, socialise or collaborate with friends. You can also study in our new HE learning space on the ground floor of the HE Hub, The Turnbull Suite, with PCs, private meeting pods and seating space – perfect for group projects. The tenth floor of our Parsons Building is a great place to study with stunning views of the city too. It is fully equipped with PCs, break-out areas for group work and a chill-out area to relax in between studying. As a degree student, you will also have access to laptops and tablets for use on campus.

You will also have access to our main campus Library, with over 40,000 physical books and hundreds of journals, magazines, DVDs, e-books and e-journal resources available to help your research. Our Academic Support Team are also available in the Library and all HE study spaces across campus to provide any assistance you may need.