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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Study your foundation year before progressing to the main degree
- Master industry-standard engineering skills that meet Engineering Council requirements.
- Develop real-world experience with ongoing practical projects and the opportunity to take a paid year in industry.
- Gain a well-rounded education in both theoretical and practical mechanical engineering.
Prepare for an exciting career with great employment prospects across a wide range of industries. You’ll benefit from our modern, industry-standard facilities and gain vital commercial experience through industry-focused projects and placement opportunities. Successful students will also have the opportunity to progress onto our prestigious MEng course, furthering their education and expertise.
NOTE: BEng Mechanical Engineering and MEng Mechanical Engineering are taught together.
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other engineering, maths and physics foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
With online resources, high-quality laboratories and exceptional learning environments, you’ll be supported at every step. Our structured programme provides you with all the knowledge and skills you’ll need to carry out increasingly complex projects. As you progress, you’ll demonstrate your learning through regular assessment exercises.
You’ll learn through
- group work
- an individual project
- activity-based learning
- presentations
- posters
- technical reports
- in-class assessments
- multiple choice questions
- exams
Course leaders and tutors
Tim Spencer
Research FellowTim's research at MERI involves the application of theory and simulation techniques for the predictive modelling of real life systems that involve fluids.
Applied learning
Work placements
During your studies you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our placement opportunities. We can help you arrange a year-long work placement between your second and third years of the main degree– giving you tangible on-site experience and preparing you for your future engineering career. Previous students have been placed at reputable companies, such as Convatec, Bosch Thermotechnology, Severn Trent Water and Nissan Manufacturing.
Live projects
As part of the course you’ll take part in the inspirational Engineering for People Design Challenge. Hosted by Engineers Without Borders, the project gives you a chance to work on real-world issues like water supply, energy and transport. By doing so you’ll embed global responsibility into your education and learn to place people at the heart of your designs.
In the final year you’ll undertake a large individual project, giving you the chance to align your studies with your own aspirations. Students returning from placements often continue their working relationships with a work-based project, helping them take the next steps towards their chosen vocation.
Networking opportunities
We have a number of student engineering societies you can get involved in. We also encourage you to become a member of a professional body, such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. They’ll help you with career planning, further your engineering know-how, provide resources and support you with scholarship and award applications.
Competitions
You’ll be encouraged to take part in international engineering competitions. These may include Europe's most established educational engineering competition – IMechE Formula Student – as well as the IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge. Both competitions are backed by industry and have previously seen students compete against teams from all over the world.
We also regularly compete in the Engineers Without Borders competition where in 2016 our students won the whole competition, claiming a two-week trip to Mexico City as their prize!
Future careers
We deliver graduate and placement careers fairs with employers who provide opportunities for placements and final year students. Employers also deliver skills-based sessions to support you in improving your employability.
This course prepares you for a career in
- aerospace
- automotive
- transport
- building services
- medical engineering
- sports equipment design
- power generation
- alternative energy
- product testing
- project management
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- QinetiQ
- Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- European Space Agency
- Oil & Gas (Pipeline and Subsea Engineering)
- Offshore Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind Energy, Wave and Tidal Power)
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You have access to a wide range of hardware and equipment, including
- computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks
- analysis software such as Fluent, Abaqus, Ansys and Matlab
Our 11.500 square feet of cutting-edge teaching space, laboratories and workshops include
- wind tunnels
- laser scanning
- a flight simulator
- rapid prototyping equipment
- a robotics and automation laboratory
- an automotive workshop for engine testing
- a structural integrity laboratory
- a materials testing laboratory
- manufacturing workshops
Learn more about your department
Engineering and Maths Facilities Tour
Take a look around the Engineering and Maths facilities at Sheffield Hallam University with principal lecturer and recruitment lead Dr Natalie Haynes.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 80
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- CDD at A Level.
- MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
- Science at grade C or 4
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
We may also accept you, if you have no formal qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.
Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.
UK students may be able to claim financial support for the course.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
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Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Electrical And Electronic Principles | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Engineering Investigations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Foundation Mathematics 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Functions And Calculus | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Fundamental Engineering Principles | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Engineering Mathematics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Electro-Mechanical Engineering Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Materials And Manufacturing Engineering | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Mechanical Engineering Design And C.A.D. | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Principles Of Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Principles Of Thermodynamics And Fluid Mechanics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Solid Mechanics And Dynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Applied Thermodynamics And Fluid Mechanics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Engineering Design Applications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Maths And Control | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Mechatronics And Automated Systems | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Design Evaluation Methodology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Engineering Project Management And Individual Project | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Further Thermodynamics And Fluid Mechanics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Structural Mechanics And Finite Element Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Systems Engineering | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/24 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Engineering courses (PDF, 275.6KB)Legal information
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