**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course summary:**- Develop your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and theories.- Design, model, simulate, analyse, prototype, construct and manufacture innovative products and aerospace systems.- Build proficiency in performance requirements, design and analysis methodologies.Throughout the course you’ll undergo rigorous training at the frontiers of aerospace technology to become a highly-skilled graduate. You’ll be preparing for a successful career in aerospace research and development, manufacturing, product design, testing, service, maintenance or other commercial engineering enterprises.We also offer BEng Honours Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year where you study an initial foundation year to prepare for the course. Please follow us on Twitter or Instagram to keep up to date on all things Engineering at Sheffield Hallam.**How you learn:**All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.You’ll experience a variety of learning environments throughout the course. Using a balanced mix of activities, we’ll develop both your knowledge and understanding of complex subjects, helping you develop as a highly-valued aerospace professional.You learn through:- lectures- tutorials- seminars- laboratory sessions- computer-based sessions- activity-based learning- group work- an individual project- field trips- guest lectures- extracurricular activities- acting as mentors or student ambassadors**Applied learning - Work placements**You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement between your second and third years. It's your chance to work as an engineer or designer, applying what you've learned in a commercial environment. You’ll also learn how the industry works and make valuable connections for your future career.We have a dedicated and experienced team to help you to find a placement. Our strong links with industry and excellent reputation mean companies actively seek our students for employment. Often students return from their industrial placements with sponsorships and job offers. Previous students have worked in a variety of technical roles for companies including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems and the Ministry of Defence.**Live projects**As well as your placement, you’ll have opportunities throughout your course to gain extracurricular experience on a variety of projects within the aerospace community. Join our student aerospace societies, space academic network or formula team – or become a student ambassador or peer. You may also be able to experience training programmes such as piloting or computer simulations. **Networking opportunities**Enrolling on the course means joining a leading community of aerospace students and academics. Our students are renowned in the aerospace industry for their dedication, spirit and sense of teamwork.**Competitions**There are also opportunities to take part in national and international engineering competitions, such asthe Heavy Lift Challenge or UAS competition – which involves designing, building and testing a remote-controlled aerial vehiclethe SAC (Spaceport America Cup) – a US-based event where universities collaborate to build and fly a rocketFormula Student – where you design and build a race car to test in a competitionEngineering Without Borders – a competition to find an engineerin

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