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# Mechanical EngineeringBEng

**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2026/mechanical-engineering-beng
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2026

2026-27 entry
[View 2027-28 entry](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/mechanical-engineering-beng)

# Mechanical Engineering BEng

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The first two years of our BEng degree comprehensively cover the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering. The pinnacle of your third year centres around an individual research project. This course is designed to enhance your independence, communication skills, and organisational abilities, providing a solid foundation for your future engineering career.

- A Levels
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  A\*AA
- UCAS code
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  H302
- Duration
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  3 years
- Start date
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  September
- Attendance
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  Full-time

- [Accredited](#accreds "Accredited")
- [Course fee](#fees "Fees")
- Funding available
- [Optional placement year](#plstudyabroad "Optional placement year")
- [Study abroad option](#plstudyabroad "Study abroad option")

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### Explore this course:

## Course description

### Why study this course?

#### Project-based learning

Our system of project-based learning integrates engineering science with practical projects. So, you’ll become comfortable and capable in tackling realistic, open-ended problems – preparing you for a successful career.

#### Professional skills focus

The course includes professional skills learning, which empowers you to take responsibility for your own development and become an independent learner. This includes areas such as developing communications skills, teamwork, and presentation skills, helping to create more employable engineers.

#### Personal tutorials

From day one, your personal tutor will be your regular point of contact for both pastoral and academic support throughout your studies. The small group academic tutorial system strengthens the student-tutor bond and helps you to develop as an independent learner.

#### Vibrant student and staff community

We build a culture of collaborative learning where our excellent ‘student voice’ is consistently recognised and rated highly in the National Student Survey (NSS). Students are encouraged to be involved, have a say in their own education, and work together with staff to improve their mechanical engineering programmes.

#### Specialist teaching facilities

'Learning by doing' is the reason The Diamond was built. Dedicated to engineering, with a focus on developing practical engineering skills, this is where you’ll apply the theory you learn in lectures – consolidating your understanding alongside students from other disciplines, and beyond the bounds of the curriculum.

Passionate about mechanical engineering, and keen to get into the workplace?

Sheffield’s Mechanical Engineering BEng is an excellent alternative to an MEng course – offering the option to graduate, or continue your engineering education with an MSc or switch to a MEng depending upon performance.

In the first two years you'll study the core subjects you need to be a successful mechanical engineer, including design and professional skills**,** mathematics, fluids, dynamics, thermodynamics and the mechanical behaviour of materials. We’ll embed that knowledge by applying it to open-ended projects, typical of the engineering industry.

In the third year, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree in a way that supports your career aspirations by choosing from a wide selection of engineering modules.

One of the highlights for the third year is the individual research project, chosen from a very wide range of topics and under the supervision of an expert in the chosen field.

Throughout the course, you will be given many opportunities to develop and demonstrate the professional skills, such as written and spoken communication, group working and project management, that employers desire.

### Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

[Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)](https://www.imeche.org/)

## Placements and study abroad

### Placement

You may have the opportunity to add an optional placement year as part of your course, converting the three-year course to a four-year Degree with Placement Year.

A placement year will help you to:

- gain an insight into possible careers
- develop a range of [transferable skills](https://sheffield.ac.uk/skills/sga "The Sheffield Graduate Attributes")
- build a professional network
- get a feel for what you do and don’t like doing
- add valuable work experience to your CV
- gain experience of applying for jobs and interview practice
- apply elements of academic learning in the workplace

### Engineering placement years

In engineering, a [placement year](https://sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/study/industrial-placement-year) can be included on all of our programmes. It gives you the opportunity to maximise your employability by spending a year in a graduate-level role within an engineering company.

- The placement year is typically during your penultimate year: after year two for a BEng or after year three for a MEng.
- A dedicated [Engineering Placements Team](https://sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/study/industrial-placement-year/team "Industrial Placement Year: meet the team") will help you find your placement and provide support throughout the application process and also during your placement.
- You’ll be assigned a dedicated tutor to support you during placements.

Elliot tells us about his industrial placement year experience in an engineering consultancy firm

### Study abroad

Spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity that you will never forget.

You can apply to extend this course with a year abroad, usually between the second and third year. We have over 250 University partners worldwide. Popular destinations include Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Find out more on the [Global Opportunities website](https://sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/outbound/study-abroad "Study abroad ").

More information about the [opportunities to study mechanical engineering overseas](https://sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/outbound/study-abroad/where "Where can I go? A-Z").

### [The most challenging but simultaneously rewarding and enjoyable experience - I couldn't recommend it enough](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac/undergraduate/profiles/most-challenging-simultaneously-rewarding-and-enjoyable-experience)

 Tilly
 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Spanish
\

Tilly spent a year of her course studying Mechanical Engineering, in Spanish, at a university in San Sebasitán, Spain.

## Modules

We're revising the curriculum of the course for this year of entry. Your first year modules are confirmed. For other years of study, the information here gives you an idea of the areas we expect the course to cover, although there may be changes before you begin. As you progress through your course, we’ll confirm additional details for the core and optional modules available to you.

**Title:** Mechanical Engineering BEng course structure\
**UCAS code:** H302\
**Years:**
2026,
2027

First year

Second year

Third year

First year

#### Core modules:

Autumn Integrative Project
:   This module will introduce you to what it means to be a professional engineer by supporting you through the process of tackling a typical, practical, engineering problem. Through a series of structured, timely activities you will integrate the fundamental knowledge, taught in a separate, concurrent module, with the skills and capabilities expected of modern engineers. In conjunction with a similar integrative project in the Spring semester, you will develop a holistic view of mechanical engineering that will provide a solid foundation for the rest of your degree, and your subsequent career, giving you the ability and confidence to address open-ended, engineering problems in a proficient and effective manner.

    **20 credits**

Spring Integrative Project
:   This module will provide you with further insight into what it means to be a professional engineer by supporting you through the process of tackling a typical, practical, engineering problem. Through a series of structured, timely activities you will integrate the fundamental knowledge, taught in a separate, concurrent module, with the skills and capabilities expected of modern engineers, building upon feed forward from a similar integrative project in the Autumn semester. In conjunction with the Autumn project, you will develop a holistic view of mechanical engineering that will provide a solid foundation for the rest of your degree, and your subsequent career, giving you the ability and confidence to address open-ended, engineering problems in a proficient and effective manner.\
    \
    This module also includes a focused, week-long, cross-faculty interdisciplinary design activity aimed at equipping students with essential teamwork, design, problem-solving, and communication skills. Particular attention is paid to employability, sustainability, and inclusivity. Through real-life engineering projects, students are introduced to tackling complex challenges.

    **40 credits**

Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 1
:   In conjunction with a similar module that runs in the Spring semester, this module will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and understanding that will underpin the rest of your mechanical engineering degree. This module focuses on statics, solid mechanics and manufacturing processes; you will learn about these topics from first principles and observe them as phenomena in the laboratory. You will then have the opportunity to apply them to a practical engineering problem in a separate, concurrent integrative project module.

    **20 credits**

Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 2
:   In conjunction with a similar module that runs in the Autumn semester, this module will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and understanding that will underpin the rest of your mechanical engineering degree. This module focuses on dynamics, fluids, gases and thermofluids; you will learn about these topics from first principles and observe them as phenomena in the laboratory. You will then have the opportunity to apply them to a practical engineering problem in a separate, concurrent integrative project module.

    **20 credits**

Essential Mathematical Skills & Techniques
:   This module aims to reinforce students' previous knowledge and to develop new basic mathematical techniques needed to support the engineering subjects taken at Levels 1 and 2. It also provides a foundation for the Level 2 mathematics courses in the appropriate engineering department. The module is delivered via online lectures, reinforced with weekly interactive problem classes.

    **20 credits**

Second year

In your second year, you’ll continue to build your fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering, which you’ll apply to increasingly complex problems.

Example core modules:

Dynamics & Solids\
Thermofluids\
Manufacturing\
Maths for Mechanical Engineering\
Design Project

Third year

In your final year you’ll undertake an individual project chosen from a wide range of topics and under the supervision of an expert in your chosen field and will also take part in the group design project where you’ll take on a real-life challenge proposed by our industrial partners, developing professional skills with real clients.\
\
Example Optional Modules include:\
Solids and Finite Element Analysis\
Dynamics\
Fluids and Computational \
Fluid Dynamics\
Thermodynamics

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we will inform students and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

## Learning and assessment

### Learning

We take a practical 'learn by doing' approach which puts engineering practice at its core. You will work in state-of-the-art facilities using the same equipment, computer modelling and simulation software found in the workplace.

You will learn to think like an engineer by solving real industry challenges. Your learning will include:

- lectures and tutorials: to build your core knowledge
- practical lab sessions and design classes: hands-on activities in our state-of-the-art facilities to apply your knowledge to real engineering problems
- computer modelling and simulation: using industry-standard software
- project work: where you will learn important group work skills and have the opportunity to work with industry partners to solve real-world problems
- an individual investigative project: where you organise and conduct your own research, showcasing your ability to work independently.

As well as your formal timetabled sessions, you will be expected to manage your own time and undertake independent study. To support this, you will have 24/7 access to our online library service and various study spaces designed for both individual work and group collaboration.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include [study skills training](https://sheffield.ac.uk/academic-skills/home "301 Academic Skills") to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

[Learning support facilities](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/facilities "Facilities") and [library opening hours](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/libsites/sites)

### Assessment

We use a wide range of assessments designed to match the specific skills you are developing in each module, ensuring they mirror the tasks that you’ll face in your engineering career. Depending upon your module choices, you can expect a mix of:

- coursework: including reports, presentations, posters and a wide range of other formats used by engineers to communicate information
- practical work: assessing your hands-on capability to meet complex engineering challenges
- exams: written examinations and online assessments.

This variety ensures you’ll graduate with a range of both engineering and professional skills, ready to present ideas, write professional reports and solve industrial problems - exactly what you’ll need in your future career.

## Entry requirements

With **Access Sheffield**, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - [find out if you're eligible](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/policies/access-sheffield "Access Sheffield").

- Standard offer
- Access Sheffield offer

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\
A\*AA
\
including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
:   AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate
:   38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology; 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and A in a science-based extended essay

BTEC Extended Diploma
:   D\*DD in Engineering or Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma
:   D\*D in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

T Level
:   Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s
:   AAAAB + AA in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
:   A + A\*A in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Access to HE Diploma
:   Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units) and 3 at Merit + A in A Level Maths

[Routes for mature students](https://sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning "Lifelong Learning")

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\
AAB
\
including A in Maths and B in at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
:   AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate
:   34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in at least one of Higher Level Physics, Chemistry or Biology

BTEC Extended Diploma
:   DDD in Engineering or Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma
:   DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

T Level
:   Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s
:   AABBB + AB, including A in Maths and B in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
:   B + AA in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Access to HE Diploma
:   Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units) and 9 at Merit + A in A Level Maths

[Routes for mature students](https://sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning "Lifelong Learning")

**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

[Equivalent English language qualifications](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language "English language requirements for undergraduates")

[Visa and immigration requirements](https://sheffield.ac.uk/student-visas-immigration/home "Student visas and immigration")

**Other qualifications** | [UK](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/uk-qualifications "Other UK qualifications") and [EU/international](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications "International qualifications")

### Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an [International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/international-foundation-year/science-and-engineering ) at the [University of Sheffield International College](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/). This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please [contact the school](#contactus).

## Graduate careers

As a mechanical engineer from Sheffield, you’ll graduate with a degree that’s relevant to the world today. Our strong industry connections and focus on practical, real-world learning equip you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in your chosen career path.

You’ll be able to solve complex engineering challenges and apply your knowledge and creativity to tackle real-world problems. You’ll lead and innovate using strong leadership and problem-solving skills to drive innovation in your field.

The majority of our students remain focused on mechanical engineering, either in industry or research, securing work all over the world, from the UK to Australia. Recent graduates have gone on to work for BAE Systems, Boeing, Dyson, EDF Energy, Jaguar, McLaren Racing, Red Bull, Siemens and The Royal Navy.

Our mechanical engineering graduates are highly sought-after by top employers in various sectors, for example:

- **Aerospace**: designing and developing aircraft, spacecraft, and related technologies.
- **Transport**: working on the design and development of vehicles, from high-performance cars to electric vehicles.
- **Energy**: contributing to the development of renewable energy solutions, such as wind turbines and solar power systems.
- **Manufacturing**: overseeing the production and development of a wide range of products, from consumer goods to industrial machinery.

## School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

#### 1st in the Russell Group for mechanical engineering

National Student Survey 2025

#### 4th in the UK for mechanical engineering

Guardian University Guide 2026

#### 4th in the UK for mechanical engineering

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

As part of a world top-100 university and a leader in excellent student experience, ourschool brings together expertise from across the mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering disciplines to help you create a better future. Whether you want to design sustainable transport, build resilient cities, or pioneer new technologies, we provide innovative teaching and practical experience to help you get there. And we inspire and empower our researchers and students to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.

At Sheffield, we believe in learning by doing and our courses are designed to give you both the academic knowledge and practical experience that employers actually look for. You’ll take part in projects where you’ll connect engineering theory to practice, including our interdisciplinary [Global Engineering Challenge](https://sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/study/global-engineering-challenge) and [Engineering You’re Hired](https://sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/study/youre-hired) project weeks where you get to solve real-world problems alongside other student engineers. There’s also the opportunity to join our [student-led engineering teams](https://sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/study/opportunities), building everything from single-seat racing cars, rockets and miniature locomotives, to sustainable wind turbines and human-powered aircraft.

From day one, you’ll be immersed in a research-led curriculum, taught by academics who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of experience, many involved in the latest engineering research. You'll also have the opportunity to work with our industrial partners giving you experience that will support your employability and you’ll have an academic personal tutor who will support and guide your progress throughout your studies.

Mechanical Engineering is situated in the Grade II listed Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the 1885 Central Wing. We also have teaching space and labs in the new state-of-the-art Engineering Heartspace. The majority of mechanical engineering undergraduate lectures and labs take place in the Diamond.

### Facilities

Our students connect engineering theory to practice in The Diamond, developing the skills, knowledge and experience that global employers demand. The Diamond features some of the best engineering teaching spaces in the UK.

You’ll be taught in specialist state-of-the-art teaching and dedicated lab facilities such as our engineering applications workshop, structures and dynamics laboratory, and thermodynamics and mechanics laboratory.

You’ll be using industry standard equipment and will be able to directly apply what you’ve learnt in lectures to lab sessions, helping you to put theory into practice. Alongside teaching and study spaces, the Diamond is also home to iForge – the UK's first student-led makerspace.

[School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac/home)

This course is no longer taking applications for 2026-27 entry.
View [2027-28](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/mechanical-engineering-beng) entry or [find another undergraduate course](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses "Find another undergraduate course").

## University rankings

**A world top-100 university**\
QS World University Rankings 2026 (92nd)

**Number one in the Russell Group (based on aggregate responses)**\
National Student Survey 2025

**92 per cent of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent**\
Research Excellence Framework 2021

**University of the Year for Student Experience**\
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

**Number one Students' Union in the UK**\
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

**Number one for Students' Union**\
StudentCrowd 2025 University Awards

**20th in the UK targeted by the largest number of Top 100 Employers in 2025-26**\
High Fliers 2026

## Student profiles

[I became interested in mechanical engineering through my love of maths and problem-solving

 Esther

Undergraduate student,
\
 Mechanical Engineering MEng](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac/undergraduate/profiles/esther)

## Fees and funding

### Fees

[Tuition fees](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding "Undergraduate fees and funding")

[Fee status help](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/fee-status "Fee status")

#### 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.

[Examples of what’s included and excluded](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-costs "Tuition fees and additional costs")

### Funding your study

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a [bursary, scholarship or loan](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding "Undergraduate fees and funding") to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.

Use our [Student Funding Calculator](https://sheffield.ac.uk/funding/calculator "Student Funding Calculator") to work out what you’re eligible for.

### £2,500 per year scholarships for international students

We're offering [automatic scholarships worth up to £10,000](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships/undergraduate/international-undergraduate-scholarship "International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026") to overseas fee-paying students starting their studies in September 2026 - no additional application required.

## Visit

### University open days

We host five open days each year, usually in June, July, September, October and November. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation.

[Open days: book your place](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/open-days "Open days")

### Online events

Join our weekly Sheffield Live online sessions to find out more about different aspects of University life.

[Sheffield Live online events](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/online-events "Sheffield Live online events")

### Subject tasters

If you’re considering your post-16 options, our interactive subject tasters are for you. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from and you can attend sessions online or on campus.

[Upcoming taster sessions](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters "Subject tasters")

### Offer holder days

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

### Campus tours

Our weekly guided tours show you what Sheffield has to offer - both on campus and beyond. You can extend your visit with tours of our city, accommodation or sport facilities.

[Campus tour: book your place](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/campus-tours "Campus tours")

## Apply for this course

This course is no longer taking applications for **2026-2027** entry. View [2027-2028](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/mechanical-engineering-beng) entry or [find another undergraduate course](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses "Find another undergraduate course").

## Contact us

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

[Contacts for prospective students](https://sheffield.ac.uk/contact/study "Contact us: course, application and study enquiries ")

[School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac/home)

The awarding body for this course is the University of Sheffield.

Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read [information from the UK government](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providing-services-to-any-country-in-the-eu-iceland-liechtenstein-norway-or-switzerland-after-eu-exit#recognition-of-professional-qualifications) and the [EU Regulated Professions Database](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/professional-qualifications/regulated-professions/index_en.htm).

Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.

[Our student protection plan](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/policies/student-protection-plan "Student protection plan")

[Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/policies/terms "Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer")

2026-2027

The first two years of our BEng degree comprehensively cover the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering. The pinnacle of your third year centres around an individual research project. This course is designed to enhance your independence, communication skills, and organisational abilities, providing a solid foundation for your future engineering career.

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