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Aerospace Engineering The invention of the aeroplane at the beginning of the last century has effectively shrunk the planet and has vastly expanded human mobility, bringing immense social and economic benefits to mankind. From these early beginnings, a vast global aerospace industry has developed, which is a key asset for the future. Our engineering talent will contribute to its success. Study with us Engineering at the University of Sheffield is an innovative and technology driven subject, backed up by our long tradition of engineering excellence. Our courses produce multi-skilled graduates with technical command and management potential, essential for today's engineer and tomorrow´s business leader. Undergraduate courses Postgraduate opportunities Open Days You can visit Aerospace Engineering during the summer if you register online for the Sheffield University Undergraduate Open Days. University Open Days Teaching expertise Our engineering courses enjoy an international reputation. They are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institution of Mechanical Engineering, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (formerly the Institution of Electrical Engineering) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. The accreditation by these institutions allows our graduates to proceed to a Chartered Engineer qualification after suitable experience. Reasons to study here Research excellence In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) we were placed 2nd in the country for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering. This means that a University of Sheffield degree in Aerospace Engineering is a prestigious qualification, highly valued by both employers and society. Research in in aerospace engineering Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) |  The Sheffield International College |  White Rose University Consortium News Students' design helps boy with cerebral palsy Ford WISE Prize 2010 Award Graduation 2010 photos Winners Announced at the 2010 Dr John Barnes Trophy Awards Universities Heavy Lift Challenge MAV competition University Media Centre Partner departments Automatic Control and Systems Engineering Computer Science Electronic and Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering See also Engineering Summer Schools Useful web links Engineering Flight simulator

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