MEng Aerospace Engineering
About this course
MEng in Aerospace Engineering, covering aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and flight mechanics. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Chartered Engineer registration, the course includes a sandwich placement year of at least 24 weeks. Students complete a final-year individual project and an industrial group project in collaboration with local employers.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128-136 A level: ABB-AAB at A Level including relevant subjects. BTEC: DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. T level: Distinction overall from a T Level Qualification, including a grade B from the Core. Must be an engineering T level.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 1%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aerospace Engineering Fundamentals
- Materials, Manufacturing And Design For Transportation
- Maths And Engineering Science For Transportation
- Sustainable Engineering And Interdisciplinary Practice
- Applied Thermodynamics, Aircraft Systems And Manufacturing
- Numerical Methods And Applications
- Structures, Aerodynamics And Flight Mechanics
- Systems Modelling And Simulation
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Aerospace Engineering And Design
- Aircraft Design And Simulation
- Project: Implementation
- Project: Management And Scoping
- Aerothermodynamics Of Space Transport Systems
- Industrial Group Project
- Interdisciplinary Engineering Systems And Emerging Technology
- Advanced Computational Methods In Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Concepts And Applications
- Process Improvement Methodologies
- Robotics And Autonomous Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
84% 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 at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.