University of Sheffield
Degrees
University of Sheffield offers 8 degrees:
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Master's (1 year) at University of Sheffield
Acquire the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and practical experience you need to launch a successful career in the fields of GIS, applied policy research or spatial data analysis. **Course description** This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques used in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) with a focus on their application in real world contexts. GIS skills are applicable across a wide range of industries including urban planning, environmental management, natural resource exploration, transportation, public health, disaster management, marketing, and many others. By studying GIS, you will gain a skill set that can be valuable in a wide range of career paths. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the core principles of GIS and its application in various industries; and gain hands-on experience with popular GIS software, including both ArcGIS and QGIS. You will also develop practical skills in data management, spatial and quantitative analysis, and visualisation. The course combines computer-based workshops, lectures and project work to provide a solid foundation in GIS. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to work with spatial data in a wide range of fields, able to apply a variety of advanced spatial and quantitative analyses, and have the skills to create compelling maps and visualisations. **Facilities and equipment** Our postgraduate study rooms are equipped with the latest industry-standard GIS software and a range of other specialist tools. GIS facilities are available on all 1,500 networked computers across campus. **Accreditation** This programme has been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in geographical knowledge and skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of the world beyond higher education. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills. Please see our course website for the most up-to-date information...
Physics and Astrophysics
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Sheffield
Our physics and astrophysics degree has more astrophysics content than most, taking you from stars and galaxies, to the origin of the universe. You’ll be trained to use the telescopes on our roof, and there is an annual field trip to an international telescope facility in the Canary Islands. **Gaze at the stars from the roof of the faculty building, or our observatory in the Canary Islands, as you study the very matter of our universe and the laws that govern it.** The University of Sheffield BSc in Physics and Astrophysics has more astrophysics content than other physics departments. Along with essential physics modules, 50% of your time here will be dedicated to studying everything from the formation of our solar system, to stars and galaxies and the evolution of our universe. There are two telescopes on the roof of our building, which you’ll be able to use from your first year. We also run a telescope on La Palma in the Canary Islands, which students use during our annual field trip. You’ll explore essential physics in even more depth in your second year, and continue to specialise in astrophysics with modules on the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies. Because we shape you into fully rounded scientists, you’ll learn through practical work with telescopes, and continue to develop your programming skills. And because curiosity is what makes great astrophysicists, we’ll encourage you to dive into optional modules during your third year – exploring topics like dark matter and nuclear astrophysics, alongside core modules on cosmology. After completing your own research project, you’ll graduate with all the tools you need to shoot for a stellar career in astrophysics – and beyond. **Why study this course?** - **No. 1 physics department in the UK** - 100% of our research and impact was rated world-leading or internationally excellent by REF 2021. - **More astro content than most degrees** - you can study 50% astrophysics content throughout your degree, more than most universities offer. - **Research opportunities** - physics students can access incredible research projects, including a summer research placement, work placements and field trips, thanks to our links with organisations like CERN and the observatories on La Palma in the Canary Islands. - **Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)** - our courses meet the educational requirement for you to become a Chartered Physicist. - **Graduate to a career** - our graduates solve practical problems at major employers – they include data scientists at Channel 4 and Manchester United FC, researchers at CERN and the European Space Agency, and technology experts at IBM and Nissan. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's (3 years) at University of Sheffield
This course gives you a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. **Launch your career with this three year exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.** From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (4 years) at University of Sheffield
You'll gain both breadth and depth of knowledge across the full range of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. You'll also gain the additional project management experience and practical skills which employers demand on this four year course. **With an integrated masters, launch your career with this four year masters degree in aerospace engineering – gaining an advanced understanding of essential theories, and hands-on practice building and flying aircraft.** Years one to three of this course follow the curriculum of our MEng. Working with our leading academics, you’ll learn about propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. By choosing to take an MEng, you’ll be taking a longer period of study with an integrated masters. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. And of course you will gain the hand-on experience of flying and building aircraft. In year three, you’ll decide whether to focus on avionic systems or aeromechanics, and complete an investigative project of your choice. This sets you up for a fourth year exploring your chosen path in greater detail. From space systems and space weather, to materials and manufacturing, Sheffield’s Aerospace Engineering MEng gives you the advanced skills and knowledge vital to a successful career. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extra curricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Aerospace Engineering
Master's (1 year) at University of Sheffield
A carefully designed conversion course for engineering graduates looking to specialise in aerospace. **Course description** This is a fully immersive conversion course for engineering graduates, drawing upon expertise from six departments in the Faculties of Engineering and Science, as well as the University’s Management School. There are close ties with some of the world’s leading aerospace companies. 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, you will study a series of foundational core modules designed to ensure you develop a strong aerospace understanding. For students who already have a strong aerospace engineering background, you can extend your knowledge with a series of advanced core modules designed to enhance your understanding of critical areas in aviation technologies. Both groups also choose from a range of options which includes traditional aeronautical subjects such as materials, structures, aerodynamics and propulsion necessary for the design of high-speed flight and lightweight aircraft, as well as concepts of systems integration and flight control. These options allow you to delve deeper into essential technologies supporting the production of more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft and aerospace systems. Through these options, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and career aspirations, by specialising in either aeromechanics or avionics, or by choosing a broad range of subjects that suit your own career path. Our innovative programme of study also includes the chance to design, build and fly an Unmanned Air Vehicle as part of the group design project. You’ll graduate as a highly knowledgeable aerospace engineering specialist. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information. ..
Astrophysics
Master's (1 year) at University of Sheffield
Explore key topics at the cutting edge of modern astrophysics and develop the practical skills used by professional astrophysicists. **Course description** Our MSc Astrophysics course explores the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe itself. Our one-year Astrophysics MSc is designed to equip you with the experience required for a successful career. You’ll develop the advanced knowledge and experience needed to pursue a career in research, either at a top university or a research facility. You’ll also master the problem-solving and analysis skills that employers value in a variety of sectors, spanning computing, data science and engineering. Whether you want to advance your understanding of the topics you found most interesting during your undergraduate studies or gain the skills needed to achieve your goals, you’ll be able to focus on the topics that are most important to you through a range of optional modules. You’ll have the opportunity to advance your understanding of topics such as particle physics, dark matter, quantum mechanics and astrobiology. One of the biggest parts of your degree is a year-long research project. You’ll investigate an important issue or problem in astrophysics of your choice, under the supervision of an active researcher who is an expert in your chosen area. You’ll review research literature, design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and handle and analyse data. You’ll also gain experience communicating your findings verbally and in writing. Examples of recent research projects include: - Sources of hard ionizing photons in Local Group galaxies - Ultraviolet spectroscopic analysis of starburst clusters from CLUES survey - N-body simulations of star-star encounters - Anthropic limits on the IMF - Eclipse Lightcurves of Cataclysmic Variables - Simulating the lives of interacting binaries - Chemically peculiar stars - Shielding protoplanetary discs from destruction - Hunting for signs of stable mass transfer in white dwarf binaries - Measuring the Rømer delay in a white dwarf binary system - The importance of neutral outflows in active galactic nuclei - What drives the outflows in active galactic nuclei? - Searching for Exocomets using high-resolution spectroscopy **Field trip** On our MSc Astrophysics course you’ll have the opportunity to go on a subsidised field trip to the international observatory on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The island is home to a number of world-leading telescopes and is an ideal environment for astronomy, being both close to the equator and 2,400m above sea level. You’ll be trained on how to perform your own astronomical observations using our 0.5m telescope, which can also be remotely operated from Sheffield. Places on the field trip are limited and are allocated to the first students to register for the 'Observational Astronomy with Field Trip' module. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date information...
Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
Master's (5 years) at University of Sheffield
Study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft. There are a range of courses available after the Foundation Year, including Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry and Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction. **Launch your career with this exploration of aerospace engineering theory, and hands-on practice of building and flying aircraft.** If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree. From a solid base of essential theories, you’ll explore propulsion, instrumentation, the computation and design of aerodynamics and aircraft control. As you progress, you’ll tailor the degree to match your career path – choosing to focus on either avionic systems or aeromechanics, and completing an investigative project of your choice. We’ll teach you how to manage a project from start to finish, and how to communicate with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines. In your final year, you'll work on a research project led by one of our world leading academics. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to fly and build aircraft, take part in national and international competitions, and ultimately graduate with the hands-on experience you need to progress in the aerospace industry. **This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.** **Why study this course?** - **Top 5 for aeronautical and manufacturing engineering** - as rated by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. We're also the top Russell Group university in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. - **Learn to fly** - gain flying experience either through our private pilot instruction courses, or through our links with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron. - **State-of-the-art facility** - access a high quality laboratory education in a unique and state-of-the-art facility, including the opportunity to operate and examine jet engine technologies. - **Real industry experience** - we’ll help you find opportunities to study abroad, get industry experience and take part in a full portfolio of activities in air and space systems. Extracurricular activities also include entering national and international competitions. - **Global Engineering Challenge** - join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects. ..
Physics and Astrophysics
Master's (4 years) at University of Sheffield
Develop the skills for a career in research, whether you want to help map the universe as an astrophysicist or apply your scientific knowledge to solve problems in industry. Our physics and astrophysics degree has more astrophysics content than most others in the UK. **Expand beyond the limits of conventional degrees with a year-long research project, and over 50% of your time dedicated to exploring the matter and laws of our universe.** The University of Sheffield Physics and Astrophysics MPhys has more astrophysics content than other physics departments. Along with essential physics modules, 50% of your time here will be dedicated to studying everything from the formation of our solar system, to stars and galaxies and the evolution of our universe. You’ll also develop the skills for a career in research, whether you want to help map our universe as an astrophysicist or apply your scientific knowledge to solve problems in industry. Because we shape you into fully rounded scientists, from your first year you’ll learn through practical work – including the use of our two telescopes on the roof of the faculty building. You’ll explore essential physics in even more depth in your second year, and continue to specialise in astrophysics with modules on the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies. And because curiosity is what makes great astrophysicists, we’ll encourage you to dive into optional modules during your third year – exploring topics like dark matter and nuclear astrophysics, alongside core modules on cosmology. Finally, you’ll complete a year-long research project, where you’ll get to work with leading researchers to investigate a real scientific question. Alongside your scientific expertise, you’ll also gain time management, project planning and analysis skills – setting you up for a career in research, or in the industry of your choice. **Why study this course?** - **No. 1 physics department in the UK** - 100% of our research and impact was rated world-leading or internationally excellent by REF 2021. - **More astro content than most degrees** - you can study 50% astrophysics content throughout your degree, more than most universities offer. - **The latest equipment** - you’ll study in our newly refurbished teaching laboratories, and access loads of specialist technologies – including two telescopes on the roof of our building. - **Incredible research opportunities** - as well as the year-long research project, you can access incredible research opportunities, including a summer research placement, work placements and field trips, thanks to our links with organisations like CERN and the observatories on La Palma in the Canary Islands. - **Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)** - our courses meet the educational requirement for you to become a Chartered Physicist. - **Follow your ambition** - you have the options to complete a research project, industrial group project, Quantum Information Lab, or Physics Education and Outreach project – giving you hands-on experience wherever your career aspirations lie. ..