**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and theories.
- Design, model, simulate, analyse, prototype, construct and manufacture innovative products and aerospace systems.
- Build proficiency in performance requirements, design and analysis methodologies.
Throughout the course you’ll undergo rigorous training at the frontiers of aerospace technology to become a highly-skilled graduate. You’ll be preparing for a successful career in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, service, maintenance or other commercial engineering enterprises.
We also offer BEng Honours Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year where you study an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.
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**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll experience a variety of learning environments throughout the course. Using a balanced mix of activities, we’ll develop both your knowledge and understanding of complex subjects, helping you develop as a highly-valued aerospace professional.
You learn through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- laboratory sessions
- computer-based sessions
- activity-based learning
- group work
- an individual project
- field trips
- guest lectures
- extracurricular activities
- acting as mentors or student ambassadors
**Applied learning - Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement between your second and third years. It's your chance to work as an engineer or designer, applying what you've learned in a commercial environment. You’ll also learn how the industry works and make valuable connections for your future career.
We have a dedicated and experienced team to help you to find a placement. Our strong links with industry and excellent reputation mean companies actively seek our students for employment. Often students return from their industrial placements with sponsorships and job offers. Previous students have worked in a variety of technical roles for companies including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems and the Ministry of Defence.
**Live projects**
As well as your placement, you’ll have opportunities throughout your course to gain extracurricular experience on a variety of projects within the aerospace community. Join our student aerospace societies, space academic network or formula team – or become a student ambassador or peer. You may also be able to experience training programmes such as piloting or computer simulations.
**Networking opportunities**
Enrolling on the course means joining a leading community of aerospace students and academics. Our students are renowned in the aerospace industry for their dedication, spirit and sense of teamwork.
**Competitions**
There are also opportunities to take part in national and international engineering competitions, such as
the Heavy Lift Challenge or UAS competition – which involves designing, building and testing a remote-controlled aerial vehicle
the SAC (Spaceport America Cup) – a US-based event where universities collaborate to build and fly a rocket
Formula Student – where you design and build a race car to test in a competition
Engineering Without Borders – a competition to find an engineering solution to a problem in the developing world
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules
Aerodynamic Principles
Aerospace Materials And Manufacturing Processes
Aircraft System And Avionics
Applied Engineering Mathematics
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Practice
Principles Of Solid Mechanics And Dynamics
Year 2 - Compulsory modules
Aerospace Numerical Methods And Applications
Aerospace Structures And Dynamics
Computer Aided Manufacture And Engineering
Control And Instrumentation For Aerospace
Professional Practice
Thermofluid Dynamics (Aero)
Year 3 - Optional modules
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules
Aerospace Structural Integrity
Aircraft Design
Aircraft Flight Mechanics And Simulation
Engineering Project Management And Individual Project
Propulsion Systems And Aerodynamics
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Examinations
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Mechanical Engineers, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H415
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include mathematics (or a mathematics-based subject) and at least one other subject from Physics, Physical Science, Engineering science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Electronics, other Mathematically-based science or technology subject) but excludes general studies. For example:
BBC at A Level including relevant subjects.
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ.
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in a mathematics-related programme from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Foundation - pass from our Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on academic performance, or from another suitable science or technology foundation course containing an appropriate level of mathematics.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14415.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
International
14415.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Provider information
City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB
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