Explore the breadth of our teaching
At Sheffield, we draw on the expertise and facilities of one of the largest and most successful engineering faculties in the UK. Input from seven academic departments ensures you get both breadth and depth of knowledge.
Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
Flight control systems are playing an ever-increasing role in aerospace. From the autopilot needed to fly the Airbus A380 safely and efficiently to the flight control systems used to ensure the highly unstable Eurofighter Typhoon can fly, there is a strong need for engineers who can develop these systems. You’ll learn from world-leading experts in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering . The department has strong links to the European Space Agency and hosts a Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Control and Systems Engineering.
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
Computer Science
A significant part of the cost of modern aircraft is due to the sophisticated software required to manage, control and co-ordinate all the onboard systems safely. Simulation is also a very important tool in the design of many aspects of aircraft from computational fluid dynamics to aircraft dynamics. You’ll learn about the importance of software and develop a fundamental understanding and appreciation of how software can be applied to solve engineering problems.
Department of Computer Science
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Complex avionics systems feature heavily in modern aircraft, from electrical power and actuation systems to radar, navigation and communication. The ability for so many aircraft to fly simultaneously in our skies with such a high degree of safety is largely due to these avionic systems. There is an increasing shortage of avionics engineers and you’ll have the potential to specialise in this area. The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering has world-leading research groups in communications, and electrical machines and drives, with strong links to industry including Rolls-Royce and Siemens.
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Huge advances have recently been made in the use of novel materials in aerospace. The development of advanced alloys and composite structures has led to aircraft structures that are lighter, stronger and more fuel efficient than ever before. You’ll learn about the importance of the different materials involved in aircraft design, as well as processes of fatigue and failure, and how to develop, analyse and test new materials. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most influential in the UK, with expertise across a wide range of materials and applications.
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerodynamics and propulsion play a vital role in ensuring that aircraft not only fly, but also behave in the way we want in terms of stability, range and fuel consumption. Recent advances are leading to new cutting edge designs for both today and the future. New developments in aircraft structures and advanced manufacturing techniques are resulting in lighter and safer aircraft, and massive savings in production costs. The Department of Mechanical Engineering leads the development of new technologies in these areas and, in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre , is a world leader in novel approaches to manufacturing. You’ll learn the fundamentals of aerodynamics, propulsion and aerostructures, and can specialise in these areas.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics is fundamental to the work of an engineer. You’ll be taught by internationally-renowned academic staff from one of the UK's largest departments of Mathematics . You’ll learn the theory and application of the mathematical tools that underpin Aerospace Engineering and will develop the depth of knowledge that you need to excel in your chosen specialisation.
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Management School and School of Law
Professional engineers must be effective project managers and leaders, with a sound appreciation of the legal, financial, social and ethical implications of what they do. We work closely with the University’s schools of Management, and Law to help you develop these essential professional skills. Our graduates regularly comment on how important this more general training is to their careers.