Sheffield Hallam University

MEng Mechanical Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University is a four-year master’s-level engineering course. It prepares students to become Chartered Engineers right from the start. Students learn how to design, test, build, and analyse mechanical systems. They cover a mix of theory and industry-led practice, including design, thermofluids, materials, systems, and manufacturing. This course begins with mechanical design, dynamics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and maths. Students then progress to modules in simulation, solid and fluid mechanics, control systems, materials science, and CAD.

The placement year between Year 2 and Year 3 gives real-world experience and adds an Applied Professional Diploma to the degree. Students learn through lectures, lab work, group briefs, computational modelling, and problem-based tasks. Each year, the teaching enables more independence and projects that build teamwork and initiative. Assessment includes coursework, exams, presentations, practical tasks, and a final project. Students can also get the opportunity to work on live projects, and many have placement experience at top firms like Rolls-Royce, Airbus UK, Bentley, Lockheed Martin, BMW, and McLaren Racing.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically need 72 UCAS points with, ABB–AAB at A-Level, including maths and another science or technical subject.
  • Alternative Level 3 qualifications may also be accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • For applicants who do not speak English as their first language, it is necessary to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University can work in different job roles such as:

  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Simulation Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Thermofluids Engineer
  • Engineering Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the Sheffield Hallam University MEng Mechanical Engineering programme for the academic year 2025/26 is £17,155.

Admission

To apply for the Sheffield Hallam University MEng Mechanical Engineering programme, prospective students can submit an application through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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