BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering BEng, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the analysis, design, and practical application of physical systems. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first two years cover fundamental principles, leading to an individual research project in the final year. The first year introduces practical engineering problem-solving and fundamental science through modules such as Autumn Integrative Project, Spring Integrative Project, Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 1, and Essential Mathematical Skills & Techniques. The second year bridges theory and practice via modules like Mechanics and Dynamics of Solids and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Design Project Part 1, and Manufacturing and Materials Processing. In the final year, students complete compulsory modules including Investigative Project and Engineering in Practice, alongside optional modules such as Structural Integrity with Finite Element Analysis, Dynamics, Vibration and Control, Fundamental and Numerical Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics and Propulsion.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA IB: 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
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 66%
- Skilled trades occupations: 6%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Teaching Professionals: 3%
- Information Technology Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 86%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 19%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Autumn Integrative Project
- Spring Integrative Project
- Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 1
- Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 2
- Essential Mathematical Skills & Techniques
- Mechanics and Dynamics of Solids and Structures
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
- Design Project Part 1
- Design Project Part 2
- Manufacturing and Materials Processing
- Maths for Mechanical Engineers
- Investigative Project
- Engineering in Practice
- Structural Integrity with Finite Element Analysis
- Dynamics, Vibration and Control
- Fundamental and Numerical Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Propulsion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £53,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.