Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year (Honours) Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for diverse roles in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, modelling, simulating and other commercial engineering enterprises. You’ll engage in professional practice from day one, working on industry-led projects and addressing complex aerospace problems.

This foundation year course is for those who don't meet the entry requirements for our BEng Hon Aerospace Engineering course, or would like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. 

Key facts

• Develop state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in aerospace engineering. 

• Gain the practical skills to solve complex future aerospace challenges.

• Engage in live projects, numerical modelling and experimental techniques. 

• Address sustainability challenges like decarbonisation and FlyZero-2030. 

• Develop technology expertise in aviation and next-generation space missions.

• Prepare for the full degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

Careers and opportunities

You’ll graduate as a highly skilled aerospace professional, ready to navigate future challenges of the industry.

This course prepares you for a career in: 

• The aerospace industry

• Civil and military aviation 

• Aeronautical roles

• Space and defence technology 

• Aerospace research centres and agencies 

• Academia 

• Automotive roles

• Mechanical roles

• Energy and thermal power engineering 

• Systems and control 

• Computing and software development 

• Manufacturing 

• Management