Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

The first two years of Sheffield’s Mechanical Engineering BEng degree provide a thorough grounding in core engineering principles, applying them to practical, open-ended projects to build essential skills. In the third year, students undertake an individual research project from a wide array of topics, supervised by experts, while tailoring their studies to align with career goals. This programme fosters independence, communication, organisational abilities, and professional skills like teamwork and project management, preparing graduates for engineering careers. It serves as an alternative to an MEng, with options to graduate or pursue further study based on performance, and is seeking re-accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for 2024-25 entry.Key advantages include project-based learning that integrates theory with real-world problems, dedicated professional skills development for enhanced employability, personal tutoring for ongoing support, a vibrant student community recognised in national surveys, and access to specialist facilities like The Diamond for hands-on application of knowledge. This approach equips students to become capable, independent engineers.