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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
5 Years
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
5 Years
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On our course you’ll become a specialist in the electrical and electronic devices that make the human world go round, from wind turbines to computers. You’ll also have the industry experience to back up the expert knowledge you’ve gained in your studies.Practical experience is key to our teaching, with the chance to take part in two week-long group projects across your first and second years to solve real-world problems. You’ll also have the chance to work with an engineering company through the semester-long Sheffield Industrial Project Scheme.At the end of your second year you can specialise or continue with the more general electrical and electronic engineering, which is our most popular course.Specialise your degree by focusing on one of the following:- electrical engineering- electronic engineering- electronic and communications engineering- semiconductor photonics and electronics- electrical and electronic engineeringAll that academic study will then be put into context with a year-long industry placement. While placements are not guaranteed and are your responsibility to source, you’ll receive plenty of advice and support from our dedicated Industrial Placement Year team.Final year modules are industry oriented, focused on the application of scientific knowledge. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on a research project, led by one of our academics, with industry input. This will develop practical transferable skills like team working, decision making and problem solving skills, enhancing your employability.
Why study this course?-
Fully accredited- by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and meets all the academic standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.UK top 5 for electrical and electronic engineering - as rated by The Guardian University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.-
Specialist teaching facilities- 'Learning by doing' is the reason The Diamond was built. Dedicated to engineering, this industrial-scale pilot plant 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.-
World-leading researchers- our academics tackle major scientific and technological challenges that have a positive impact on the world, ranging from improving the flow of data via wireless communications, renewable energy production and storage, improved efficiency and accuracy of manufacturing and the electrification of transport. Their research, which has been rated as internationally excellent, is what informs the content of your course.-
Industrial placement year- you’ll have the chance to work in industry for a year, honing the skills and knowledge you’ve gained on your course and helping you to stand out from the crowd.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
including Maths and a science (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics or Further Mathematics
in Maths and a science + AAABB in Scottish Highers (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
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 B in A Level Maths (or equivalent)
with 6 in Higher Level Maths and science (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Physics)
including Maths and a science (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics or Further Mathematics)
in Engineering + A in A Level Maths
in Engineering + B in A Level Maths
+ AA in Maths and a science at A Level (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics or Further Mathematics)
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