MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year, a mechanical engineering degree focusing on core technical foundations. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling. The foundation year provides essential preparation before students commence the main MEng degree. The course begins with foundational studies, featuring compulsory modules such as Introduction to Engineering and Further Foundation Mathematics. Students can also select from optional modules like 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 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
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 70 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.