Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 115 graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £31000 | £39000 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £34500 | £26000 - £35500 | £30500 - £46500 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29750 | £31542 | £37045 |
25-75 percentile range | £25540 - £33016 | £25315 - £38559 | £29562 - £45197 |
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Course Description
This is the most flexible of our MEng degrees. It covers fundamental engineering principles, while giving you the freedom to follow individual interests in your third and fourth years.
There is a strong focus on engineering design and modelling throughout the course, which gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical engineering problems. You'll also be introduced to business and management in an engineering context.
In the first two years you'll study the core subjects required to be a successful mechanical engineer, including mathematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and the mechanical behaviour of materials.
The aim of the second half of the course is to prepare you for your career and develop your interests. You can choose to specialise in biomechanics or stay with the broader mechanical engineering route. There's also the option to spend a year abroad.
In the Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics stream you'll spend the final two years of your course learning how to improve human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate engineering sciences with biomedical sciences and clinical practice.
In the Mechanical Engineering stream you'll do a group design project in your third year which focuses on a real-life challenge, and there are opportunities to work on projects with real clients. In your final year you'll carry out an extended individual project. You can choose from a wide selection of engineering modules to reflect your interests and career aspirations.
In the Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad stream you'll spend your third year abroad in one of our partner universities, before returning to Sheffield for your final year which is identical to the Mechanical Engineering stream. You'll require the right language skills for this - during the course we provide access to the learning resources you need to develop these.
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
65% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
6% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
4% | Teaching Professionals |
4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
3% | Information Technology Professionals |
1% | Legal professionals |
1% | Sales occupations |
1% | Media Professionals |
1% |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £29110 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #7
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #51
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #141
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #165
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 62% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £27400 | 176 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Micro-mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of York | - | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £28800 | 142 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering/Materials with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27400 | 173 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 77% | 6% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 99 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27400 | 167 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 93% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £29110 | 170 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Yr 3 abroad) MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 2% | 3% | £9250 | £28600 | 156 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Aero-Mechanical Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £26700 | 231 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) MEng (Hons) | University of Sussex | 79% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23175 | 139 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) MEng (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £18800 | 121 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023