General Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons)

Program Overview

The interdisciplinary curriculum covers multiple engineering disciplines, allowing students to specialize in areas of interest while developing adaptable skills for diverse industry roles. Graduates benefit from expert teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry connections, ensuring a solid foundation for success in the engineering field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed for students who lack the typical scientific or mathematical background required for an engineering degree.

• Develop interdisciplinary skills: Students will gain knowledge and expertise across various engineering disciplines, preparing them for the complexities of the modern engineering world.
• Offer flexibility and specialization: Students can choose from 11 specializations within the Faculty of Engineering, allowing them to tailor their degree to their interests.
• Provide access to expert teaching: Students will benefit from instruction by world-leading experts from seven engineering departments, ensuring a broad and in-depth understanding of the field.

Outline:

Foundation Year:

• Foundations of Physics (30 credits): Provides a foundation in physics, covering topics like dynamics, electricity, magnetism, thermal physics, oscillations, waves, optics, properties of matter, and atomic and nuclear physics.
• Further Foundation Mathematics (10 credits): Covers advanced principles of algebra, geometry, and calculus for students requiring a deeper mathematical background.
• Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics (40 credits): Builds upon A-level mathematics, covering topics in pure mathematics, statistics, probability, and numerical methods.

Year 1 Onwards (MEng Degree):

• Modules: A selection of modules is available each year, covering various engineering disciplines.
• Specialization: Students can choose from 11 specializations, including aerospace, software engineering, and others.
• Industry-Led Final-Year Project: The interdisciplinary ethos of the degree continues in the final year project, which is guided by industry professionals.

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Examinations
• Coursework assignments
• Lab work
• Online tests
• Reports
• Group projects
• Presentations

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical activities
• Coursework assignments (including oral, video, and poster presentations)
• Online resources
• Faculty: The program is taught by leading experts in their fields with international reputations.
Their research shapes and inspires the curriculum.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates are prepared for careers applying their problem-solving skills and engineering knowledge in various sectors, including:
• Engineering
• Research and development
• Consultancy
• Management
• Opportunities: Graduates are highly employable and work for companies like Arup, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, and IBM.
• Outcomes: The program equips students with transferable skills, making them adaptable to various roles and industries.

Other:

• Facilities: Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:
• Laboratories in the Sir Robert Hadfield Building
• University Rankings: The University of Sheffield consistently ranks highly in various rankings, including:
• Number one in the Russell Group for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023)
• Top 50 in the most international universities rankings (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Number one Students' Union in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
• Number one for teaching quality, Students' Union, and clubs/societies (StudentCrowd 2023 University Awards)
• A top 20 university targeted by employers (The Graduate Market in 2023, High Fliers report)
• Year in Industry: The majority of engineering courses can be combined with a year in industry, providing valuable hands-on experience and industry contacts.
• Student Profiles: The context includes a student profile highlighting the experience of Ellie Giulietti, who completed an Industrial Placement Year at CERN in Switzerland.

£9,250Home students 2024 annual tuition fee £29,110Overseas students 2024 annual tuition fee