University of Sheffield

Course Details

BEng(Mechanical Engineering)

Course Description

This degree includes a solid grounding in mechanical engineering. It covers all the essentials with an emphasis on modelling and design. You'll be introduced to the role of engineering in business and management, and will complete an individual project in an area that interests you. In the first five semesters you'll follow a core syllabus in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, mathematics and management. Modules cover mathematics, applied dynamics, mechanics of fluids, mechanics of solids, applied thermodynamics, mechanical behaviour of materials, and electrical and electronic engineering. Your final semester includes an individual project on a topic of your choosing. Depending on your performance, you may be able to switch to the MEng degree at the end of your second year.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Our graduates have gone on to careers in manufacturing, transport, power generation or engineering consultancies. Many work with prestigious companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Atkins, Siemens, Arup, Jaguar Land Rover, Interfleet Technology, Network Rail and Transport for London.

BEng(Mechanical Engineering) University of Sheffield