Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering MSc

The Aerospace Engineering MSc is a carefully designed conversion course for engineering graduates looking to specialise in aerospace. This fully immersive course draws upon expertise from across the Faculty of Engineering and has close ties with some of the world's leading aerospace companies.

Course Description

The course has two strands: one for people converting from another discipline to aerospace engineering, and the other for those with a strong aerospace engineering background. For students converting to aerospace engineering, a series of foundational core modules are designed to ensure the development of a strong aerospace understanding. For students who already have a strong aerospace engineering background, advanced core modules are available to enhance their understanding of critical areas in aviation technologies.

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year, including:

• Core modules:
  • Aero Propulsion
  • Aerodynamic Design
  • Aerospace Group Design Project: Build and Test
  • Aerospace Group Design Project: Design
  • Aerospace Individual Investigative Project
  • Aircraft Design
  • Aircraft Dynamics and Control
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology
  • Advanced Control
  • Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Dynamics
  • Advanced Materials Manufacturing
  • Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity
  • Design and Manufacture of Composites
  • Electronic Communication Technologies
  • Energy Storage Management
  • Engineering Alloys
  • Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
  • Motion Control and Servo Drives
  • Multisensor and Decision Systems
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems

Open Days

Interested in postgraduate taught study? Register your interest in studying at Sheffield or attend an online event throughout the year to find out what makes studying here special.

Duration

1 year full-time

Teaching

• Lectures
• Laboratory classes
• Tutorials and example classes
• Design classes
• Industrial and research seminars
• Group projects

Assessment

• Exams
• Coursework assignments
• Oral and poster presentations
• Class tests

School

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering offers MScs that are carefully designed with a focus on employability, to give students the best possible opportunity to achieve their personal career goals. The school has strong partnerships with the likes of Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Boeing, EADS, Qinetiq, and Rolls-Royce.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.
• Subject requirements: Aeronautical/Aeronautics Engineering, Aerospace, Aircraft Design and Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aviation Propulsion Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgy.
• Module requirements: At least one module from the areas of Calculus, Linear Algebra, or Mathematics.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £13,660
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £32,905
• £3,000 scholarships for international students
• Save up to £2,500 on course fees for Sheffield graduates

Research Areas

Aerospace Engineering forms a large part of the research in the Faculty of Engineering, with staff currently working on aerospace-related research projects worth tens of millions of pounds with companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and many more. The University of Sheffield is committed to providing a world-class education and research experience.