Aerospace Engineering BEng

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:
 

• Aerospace Engineering Design, Build and Test

• Introduction to Aerospace Materials

• Mathematics (Electrical and Aerospace)

• Aerospace Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics

• Aerospace Electrics and Drives

• Engineering Statics and Dynamics

• Introduction to Systems Analysis and Control

• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:
 

• Control Systems Design and Analysis

• Aerospace Fluids Engineering

• Aerostructures

• Introduction to Electronic Circuits

• Mathematics for Aerospace Engineers

• Engineering - You're Hired

Third year

Core modules:
 

• Aerospace Individual Investigative Project

• Aero Propulsion

• Aerodynamic Design

• Aircraft Design

• Aircraft Dynamics and Control

• Finance and Law for Engineers

• Managing Engineering Projects and Teams

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

ABB

including Maths and a science

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB, including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction (to include 15 Maths and 15 science units), and 15 at Merit + B in A Level Maths

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
 

• Science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Human Biology), Further Maths or Statistics

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our graduates are in demand internationally and go onto success in some of the world's leading engineering companies. They work in aerospace design, aviation, transport, manufacturing, finance, energy and power, and the armed forces. Employers include Airbus, BAE Systems, BP, Ernst & Young, Jaguar Land Rover, Ministry of Defence, Nissan, Rolls-Royce, PwC, Royal Air Force and Shell. Some students continue onto further study or research.