**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:**
- Study your foundation year, then progress to the main degree
- 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.
**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.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other engineering, maths and physics foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
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 the second and third years of gthe main degree. 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.
**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. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules
Electrical And Electronic Principles
Engineering Investigations
Foundation Mathematics 1
Functions And Calculus
Fundamental Engineering Principles
Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing
Year 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - 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, exam
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:
A026
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
CDD at A Level.
MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies
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 from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
We may also accept you, if you have no formal qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.
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.
