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Mechanical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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MEngFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearfind out

About Mechanical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng - at University of Sheffield

This is the most flexible of our MEng degrees and covers fundamental engineering principles, while also giving you the freedom to follow individual interests in your third and fifth years. Your learning is complemented by a year working in a mechanical engineering company. This will put your academic studies into context and improve your skills and employability.

There's a strong focus on engineering design and modelling throughout the course, which gives you plenty of opportunities to apply the theoretical knowledge you gain to practical engineering problems. You'll also be introduced to the business and management context of engineering.

In your 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 later part 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.

In the Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics stream you'll learn 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.

Year four is your placement in industry. This is an excellent opportunity to build a work profile, learn more about your own career interests, and start your journey towards being a professionally recognised engineer.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

A*AA
including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

A Levels + additional qualifications: AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
International Baccalaureate: 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Highers: + 2 Advanced Highers AAAAB + AA in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + A*A in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units), and 3 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths

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