MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Systems Design, and Data Analysis. The MEng and BEng share the first three years, and the course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for Chartered Engineer registration. A sandwich placement year and final-year project are available, with elective modules in robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational methods.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128-136 A level: ABB-AAB at A Level including relevant subjects. BTEC: DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. T level: Distinction overall from a T level qualification - must include a grade B from Core and be an Engineering T level, excluding design and development for engineering and manufacturing.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H301) at Sheffield Hallam University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Engineering Design And C.A.D.
- Mechanical Engineering Practice
- Principles Of Dynamics And Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Processes And Mathematics
- Principles Of Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids, Engineering Materials And Mathematics
- Application Of Engineering Analysis
- Applied Dynamics And Thermodynamics
- Applied Solid And Fluid Mechanics, And Control Systems
- Machine Elements Design
- Study Abroad - Engineering And Built Environment
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Further Engineering Science And Numerical Analysis
- Project: Implementation
- Project: Management And Scoping
- Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things
- Computer Aided Design And Computer Aided Manufacture
- Engineering Management And Entrepreneurship
- Digital Engineering & Prototyping
- Industrial Group Project
- Interdisciplinary Engineering Systems And Emerging Technology
- Advanced Computational Methods In Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Concepts And Applications
- Process Improvement Methodologies
- Robotics And Autonomous Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £43,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University 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 at Sheffield Hallam University?
83% 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 at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.