Course Highlights

Aerospace Engineering is a 4 Year Full-Time, Graduate Level Course and here are the top reasons to opt for this course.

• This course will give you a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience. 
• Students will be taught to analyse flight performance and stability on the special flying day alongside solving real-world engineering problems on the Global Engineering Challenge or design.
• Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield is an interdisciplinary programme.
• Skilled professors will teach you about aerospace materials, aerodynamics, flight control systems, avionics, aircraft design, aero propulsion, management and applied mathematics. 
• All of these varied course modules will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate from the University of Sheffield.
• 'The Diamond' features some of the best engineering teaching spaces in the UK. 
• The department has five Merlin static flight simulators for aircraft design and 10 X-Plane based flight simulators for flight control and navigation purposes. 
• Other facilities available are 20 Wren Jet Engines to take apart alongside analysing a GUNT jet engine test bench and four wind tunnels. 
• Overall, the best part of pursuing this programme is that you will have access to all these facilities throughout the course.

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements: Aerospace Engineering with a year in the industry - BEng

• Class 12 :  >80% and above with Maths and Science as compulsory subjects

• Candidates with relevant work experience and good academic potential are also encouraged to apply for this Aerospace Engineering with a year in the industry - BEng programme.

Exams:English language requirements 

• 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 (Waivers if applicable)

Course Fees

Course Fee:Aerospace Engineering with a year in the Industry - BEng

Note: The above values are approximate and are subject to change.

Career Prospects

• The graduates are in demand internationally and achieve success in some of the world's leading engineering companies. 
• Most of the graduates tend to work in aerospace design, aviation, transport, manufacturing, finance, energy and power, and the armed forces.
• The Graduates of Aerospace Engineering are earning an average annual salary of 27,000 pounds, i.e, Rs 27,30, 245 (Indian Rupee) within six months of course completion.
• Corporate employers consist of a huge list starting from Airbus, BAE Systems, BP, Ernst & Young, Jaguar Land Rover to the Ministry of Defence, Nissan, Rolls-Royce, PwC, Royal Air Force and Shell.

Key Learnings

• Graduates will learn aero propulsion, aerodynamic design, aircraft dynamics and control, computational aerodynamics and project management. 
• Students will also work on a group project where experts will teach them to design, build and fly a crewless aerial vehicle. 
• Aerospace Engineering study will also include flight instrumentation experience and an individual investigative project of student's choice.
• Sheffield has strong partnerships with Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Boeing, EADS, Qinetiq and Rolls-Royce, which strives to educate students with innovative techniques that are still new to the industry. 
• Study spaces and computers are available to ensure that students have access to all the essential study material and resources.
• The five library sites give you access to over 1.3 million books and periodicals which can be accessed digitally from anywhere on or off-campus. 

Study Benefits

• The Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining accredits this course.
• You can gain flying experience through our Private Pilot Instruction Courses or our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron to help the students to access the appropriate medical requirements.
• Your year in the industry will put your studies into context, upgrading your career prospects.
• Benefits include paying a reduced fee to the University for that year alongside salary getting credited into your account.
• State-of-the-art teaching and lab facilities, strong partnerships with industry, and a roster of expert interdisciplinary academics within the field of aerospace engineering make this course a once in a lifetime opportunity for engineering students.

Core Modules

1st Year

• Aerospace Engineering Design, Build and Test
• Introduction of Aerospace Materials
• Mathematics
• Aerospace Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics
• Aerospace Electronics and Drives
• Engineering Statics and Dynamics
• Introduction to Systems Analysis and Control
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

2nd Year

• Control Systems Design and Analysis
• Aerospace Fluids Engineering
• Aerostructures
• Introduction to Electronic Circuits
• Mathematics for Aerospace Engineers
• Engineering – You’re Hired

3rd Year

• The course enables students to spend either their 3rd Year of BEng or 4th Year of MEng working in a `course relevant’ role in the industry. 
• It provides them with a comprehensive range of experiences and opportunities that put their academic studies into context alongside improving their skills and employability.
• Students will also benefit from experiencing the culture in the industry, making contacts, and the placement will support them in their preparation for subsequent employment.

 4th Year

• Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
• Aero Propulsion
• Aerodynamic Design
• Aircraft Design
• Aircraft Dynamics and Control
• Finance and Law for Engineers
• Managing Engineering Projects and Teams

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2022

• The 'International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships' are 50 competitive awards for an undergraduate degree programme starting in the autumn season.
• The scholarship is available for new international students who meet the eligibility criteria. 
• According to the eligibility criteria, international students need to pay 50% of tuition fees for each year (subject to a 60% average) of the undergraduate degree.
• The deadline for scholarship applications will be around May month of the intake year.
• Scholarship results are announced by June month of the intake year.

International Undergraduate Scholarship 2022

• The 'International Undergraduate Scholarship' is offered in each academic year subject to sustained academic success, up to 2,500 GBP.
• The scholarship is worth £2,000 per year for courses in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Sciences and £2,500 per year for courses in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health, and Faculty of Science.
• No additional scholarship application is required; the scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount if you meet the eligibility and award criteria mentioned as per the university guidelines. 
• Students also need to choose the University of Sheffield as their insurance choice for being eligible for this scholarship award within June month of the intake year.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

• The 'International Baccalaureate Undergraduate Merit Scholarships' are 5 competitive awards worth 50% of the tuition fee of an undergraduate programme starting in September.
• The deadline for scholarship applications will be around May month of the intake year.
• Scholarship results are announced by June month of the intake year.
• The scholarship is available for new international undergraduate students who meet the eligibility criteria specified by the university.
• To be eligible, you must have previously studied or been currently studying an International Baccalaureate Diploma, and you must have received an offer for pursuing your higher education from the University of Sheffield.
• All undergraduate degree courses are eligible, with the exceptions of Medicine and Dentistry.
• The specific foundation programme must be scheduled to commence at the University of Sheffield in September 2022.

Delhi Public School (DPS) Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

•  The 'DPS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship' is a competitive award worth 50% of your tuition fee for an undergraduate degree programme starting in 2022.
• The deadline for scholarship applications will be around May month of the intake year.
• Scholarship results are announced by June month of the intake year.
• The scholarship is available for new students joining the University from India's Delhi Public School Society (DPS) institution. 
• It would be best if you held an offer to study at the University of Sheffield before you apply for this scholarship.
• You must be currently studying at a Delhi Public School Society (DPS) institution in India.
• You must have received an offer to study a full-time or part-time undergraduate degree or foundation degree programme at the University of Sheffield before you apply for this scholarship.
• The foundation programme must be scheduled to commence at the University of Sheffield in September 2022. 
• All undergraduate degree courses are eligible, with the exceptions of Medicine and Dentistry.