Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Essential Mathematical Skills & Techniques
• Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 1
• Autumn Integrative Project
• Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 2
• Spring Integrative Project
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:

• Electric Circuits
• Engineering - You're Hired
• Mathematics for Engineering Modelling
• Computational and Numerical Methods
• Dynamics of Structures and Machines
• Mechanics of Deformable Solids
• Heat Transfer
• Design of Engineering Components
• Materials Processing
• Fluids Engineering
• Design of Structures, Machines and Systems
• Managing Engineering Projects and Teams
• Finance and Law for Engineers

Third year

At level 3 you can choose one of the following Streams:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY

• Integrity of Materials and Components
• Advanced Engineering Thermodynamic Cycles
• Manufacturing Systems
• Group Design Project
• Control Engineering for Mechanical Engineers
• Structural Vibration
• Integrated Design Skills

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH BIOMECHANICS WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY

• Integrity of Materials and Components
• Advanced Engineering Thermodynamic Cycles
• Group Design Project
• Advanced Mechanics of Solids
• Finite Element Techniques
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Control Engineering for Mechanical Engineers
• Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
• Fluid Biomechanics
• Integrated Design Skills
• Aspects of Medical Imaging and Technology

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY Only

A student will 40 credits from this group. 10 credits per module.

• Advanced Mechanics of Solids
• Finite Element Techniques
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Aero Propulsion
• Robotic Systems
• Mathematics (Computational Methods)
• Renewable Energy

Fourth year

Core modules:

• Year in Industry

Fifth year

At level 5 students will continue on one of the following streams:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY

• Preparation for Practice
• MEng Individual Project

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH BIOMECHANICS WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY

• Preparation for Practice
• Computational Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
• Cardiovascular Biomechanics
• Introduction to Medical Device Regulation
• MEng Individual Project

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY only

A student will take a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 45 credits from this group. 15 credits per module. All modules take place in Autumn Semester, except Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport which runs through the academic year.

• Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems
• Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
• Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology
• Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport
• Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
• Advanced Dynamics
• Additive Manufacturing - Principles and Applications
• Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Computational Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
• Engineering Commercial Success: And making the world a better place!
• Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY only.

A student will take a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 45 credits from this group. 15 credits per module. All modules take place in Spring Semester.

• Sustainable Engineering Design
• Managing Innovation and Change in Engineering Contexts
• Automotive Powertrain
• Advanced Energy and Power
• Human Factors and User-Centred Design
• Cardiovascular Biomechanics
• Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH A YEAR IN INDUSTRY only
A student will take a up to 15 from this group. 15 credits per module. All modules take place in Spring Semester.

• Industrial Automation
• Petroleum Engineering
• Nuclear Reactor Engineering
• Design and Manufacture of Composites
• Materials for Energy Applications

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAA including Maths and at least one of Physics or Chemistry

A Levels + additional qualifications AAB, including Maths and at least one of Physics or Chemistry + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB, including Maths and at least one of Physics or Chemistry + A in AS Level or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics or Chemistry

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAAAB + AA in Maths and either Physics or Chemistry

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA in Maths and either Physics or Chemistry

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 credits at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units) and 6 credits at Merit + A in A Level Maths

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

• If you are not taking Physics or Chemistry at A level but are passionate about studying Mechanical Engineering, find out about our pre-sessional Engineering Pathway programmes. We would still require AAA from your A levels which must include Maths. 

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£25,670 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

As a Sheffield graduate, you could enter a number of different industries and sectors including manufacturing, transport, power, research, design, consultancy and more.