MEng Aerospace Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

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.

Department: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: integrated masters | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules listed across the course include Aerospace Design 1, Avionic systems and control, Aerospace Materials 1, Aerospace Statics and Thermofluids, Mathematics (Electrical and Aerospace), Electrical fundamentals, and later options such as Design and Manufacture of Composites, Data Modelling and Machine Intelligence, Testing and verification in safety-critical systems, Principles of Communications.

Career pathways

The school works with the biggest names in industry to shape the future of aerospace engineering. We have strong partnerships with the likes of Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Boeing, EADS, Qinetiq and Rolls-Royce. This work will introduce you to developments and techniques that are still new to industry. You'll gain both breadth and depth of engineering knowledge, as well as the transferable skills employers demand.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry) - A-levels: A*AA, including Maths and a science. A-levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAA, including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths. International Baccalaureate: 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science, and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAAAB + AA in Maths and a science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A-levels: A + A*A in Maths and a science. Access to HE Diploma: The award of the 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. Other requirements: Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Physics, or Statistics. Access Sheffield contextual offer: A-levels AAB. English language for international applicants: 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. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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