Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £26500 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £30000 | £23500 - £35000 | £28500 - £41500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29125 | £32050 | £37396 |
25-75 percentile range | £24982 - £32443 | £25785 - £37213 | £30105 - £44675 |
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Course Description
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary:
- 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.
We also offer BEng Honours Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year where you study an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.
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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.
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 your second and third years. 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.
Networking opportunities
Enrolling on the course means joining a leading community of aerospace students and academics. Our students are renowned in the aerospace industry for their dedication, spirit and sense of teamwork.
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
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University
40% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 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. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15860 | year 1 |
International | £15860 | year 1 |
EU | £16655 | year 1 |
International | £16655 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About Sheffield Hallam University
Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.
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Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University
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Total number of students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21265
- postgraduates:
- 5175
- Total:
- 26440
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