MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
MEng in Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year, an aerospace engineering degree focused on the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling. The foundation year provides essential preparation before students commence the MEng portion of the degree. The course begins with a foundation year containing compulsory modules such as Introduction to Engineering and Further Foundation Mathematics. Students also study optional modules including Foundations of Physics with Computing, Foundations of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year (H407) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- 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
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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.
Is MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.