Aerospace Engineering
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: H400 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: H400 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
including Maths and a science (science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Physics, or Statistics)
Access to HE Diploma
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 15 Maths and 15 science units), and 3 at Merit + A in A Level Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including Maths and a science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Maths and a science + AAAAB in Scottish Highers
T Level
Distinction in the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
+ A*A in Maths and a science subject at A Level
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About this course
You'll gain both breadth and depth of knowledge across the full range of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. You'll also gain the additional project management experience and practical skills which employers demand on this four year course.
**With an integrated masters, launch your career with this four year masters degree in aerospace engineering – gaining an advanced understanding of essential theories, and hands-on practice building and flying aircraft.**
Years one to three of this course follow the curriculum of our MEng. Working with our leading academics, you’ll learn about propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control.
By choosing to take an MEng, you’ll be taking a longer period of study with an integrated masters.
We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. And of course you will gain the hand-on experience of flying and building aircraft.
In year three, you’ll decide whether to focus on avionic systems or aeromechanics, and complete an investigative project of your choice. This sets you up for a fourth year exploring your chosen path in greater detail.
From space systems and space weather, to materials and manufacturing, Sheffield’s Aerospace Engineering MEng gives you the advanced skills and knowledge vital to a successful career.
**Why study this course?**
- **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023.
- **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron.
- **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies.
- **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extra curricular activities also include entering national and international competitions.
- **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects.
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The Uni
University of Sheffield
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (Aerospace)
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Top job areas of graduates
Just over a thousand UK graduates got a degree in aerospace engineering in 2015. There are a few dedicated employers, unevenly spread around the country, and so there's often competition for graduates looking for their first job - which leads to a relatively high (although improving) early unemployment rate, and a good grade is particularly important for graduates. Sponsorship and work experience can be key if you're after the most sought-after roles in the industry. Starting salaries are usually good and graduates commonly go into the aerospace (yes, this does include manufacture of equipment for satellites and space operations) and defence industries. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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