BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year, an aerospace engineering degree focused on aircraft systems, flight principles, and vehicle design. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme begins with a dedicated foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate engineering studies. The first year covers preparatory subjects through compulsory modules Introduction to Engineering and Further Foundation Mathematics. Students can also select from optional modules such as Foundations of Physics with Computing, Foundations of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics to strengthen their numerical and scientific background before progressing to the main degree phases.
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What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Skilled trades occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 285 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Further Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Physics with Computing
- Foundations of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £50,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.