Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year - MEng (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Covering the fundamental principles of engineering, with the flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest in later years, this degree provides a blend of theoretical learning with practical hands-on experience, equipping you to tackle and solve real engineering challenges. Project-based learningOur system of project-based learning integrates engineering science with practical projects. So, you’ll become comfortable and capable in tackling realistic, open-ended problems – which makes you a ...Read more

Covering the fundamental principles of engineering, with the flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest in later years, this degree provides a blend of theoretical learning with practical hands-on experience, equipping you to tackle and solve real engineering challenges.

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 – which makes you a better engineer.

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.

Personalised, tailored education

As a large faculty with many academics, we offer a diverse selection of optional modules that cover the world-leading research we undertake, empowering you to shape your degree by selecting subjects aligned with your interests.

Vibrant student and staff community

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

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What students say
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Amy
14 Feb 25

I really enjoy university - the campus is really nice, conveniently located, and there are lots of different study spaces to work. I especially like the location - Sheffield is..Read more

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14 Feb 25

The academic staff want you to do well in your..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

BBB - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - ABBBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

If studying both Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level (or equivalent) - no additional GCSE requirements. If studying any other subject combination - require GCSE Science grade 6/B (or 65 in GCSE Double Award Science) and Maths grade 7/A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 - 32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2H2H2H3H3H3 - H2H2H3H3H3H3 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):

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£9,535 per year

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£30,570 per year

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