Aerospace Engineering

University of Sheffield

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Aeronautical and aerospace engineering

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Sheffield, based in Sheffield, taught full-time over 3 years. 91% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £31,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.

A-Level Entry

AAA

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

90.98%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft on this course and gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. You'll also learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Launch your career with this three year exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.

From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control.

As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice.

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. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics.

Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry.

This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA
Scottish Advanced Higher AA
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sheffield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000