Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America 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

Core modules:

• Study Year in North America

Fourth year

Core modules:

• Preparation for Practice
• MEng Individual Project

Optional modules:

• 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
• 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
• 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 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

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

English language requirements | 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: 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

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.