BEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year, a mechanical engineering degree centred on engineering principles and practices. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The foundation year includes compulsory study through Introduction to Engineering and Further Foundation Mathematics, alongside optional modules such as Foundations of Physics with Computing, Foundations of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 90 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
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 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Further Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Physics with Computing
- Foundations of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.