BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year accredited BEng in Mechanical Engineering using project-based learning, with the option to graduate, continue to an MSc or switch to the MEng depending on performance.

Department: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two years cover design and professional skills, mathematics, fluids, dynamics, thermodynamics and the mechanical behaviour of materials, applied to open-ended projects. In year three students choose from a wide selection of modules and complete an individual research project under expert supervision.

Career pathways

Graduates work in mechanical engineering industry or research worldwide, with employers including BAE Systems, Boeing, Dyson, EDF Energy, Jaguar, McLaren Racing, Red Bull, Siemens and the Royal Navy, across sectors such as aerospace and transport.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: A*AA; including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAA including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths. International Baccalaureate: 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology; 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and A in a science-based Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science, and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAAAB + AA in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + A*A in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Access to HE Diploma: The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units), and 3 at Merit + A in A Level Maths. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels AAB including A in Maths and B in at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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