BENG (HONOURS) Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University

• Master industry-standard engineering skills that meet Engineering Council requirements.
• Develop real-world experience with ongoing practical projects and the opportunity to take a paid year in industry.
• Gain a well-rounded education in both theoretical and practical mechanical engineering.

Prepare for an exciting career with great employment prospects across a wide range of industries. You’ll benefit from our modern, industry-standard facilities and gain vital commercial experience through industry-focused projects and placement opportunities. Successful students will also have the opportunity to progress onto our prestigious MEng course, furthering their education and expertise.

NOTE: BEng Mechanical Engineering and MEng Mechanical Engineering are taught together.

Work placements

During your studies you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our placement opportunities. We can help you arrange a year-long work placement between your second and third years – giving you tangible on-site experience and preparing you for your future engineering career. Previous students have been placed at reputable companies, such as Convatec, Bosch Thermotechnology, Severn Trent Water and Nissan Manufacturing.

Live projects

As part of the course you’ll take part in the inspirational Engineering for People Design Challenge. Hosted by Engineers Without Borders, the project gives you a chance to work on real-world issues like water supply, energy and transport. By doing so you’ll embed global responsibility into your education and learn to place people at the heart of your designs. 

In the final year you’ll undertake a large individual project, giving you the chance to align your studies with your own aspirations. Students returning from placements often continue their working relationships with a work-based project, helping them take the next steps towards their chosen vocation. 

Networking opportunities

We have a number of student engineering societies you can get involved in. We also encourage you to become a member of a professional body, such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. They’ll help you with career planning, further your engineering know-how, provide resources and support you with scholarship and award applications.

Competitions

You’ll be encouraged to take part in international engineering competitions. These may include Europe's most established educational engineering competition – IMechE Formula Student – as well as the IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge. Both competitions are backed by industry and have previously seen students compete against teams from all over the world.

We also regularly compete in the Engineers Without Borders competition where in 2016 our students won the whole competition, claiming a two-week trip to Mexico City as their prize!

Future careers

We deliver graduate and placement careers fairs with employers who provide opportunities for placements and final year students. Employers also deliver skills-based sessions to support you in improving your employability.

This course prepares you for a career in

• aerospace
• automotive
• transport
• building services
• medical engineering
• sports equipment design
• power generation
• alternative energy
• product testing
• project management

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• QinetiQ
• Ministry of Defence (MOD)
• European Space Agency
• Oil & Gas (Pipeline and Subsea Engineering)
• Offshore Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind Energy, Wave and Tidal Power)