MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering Work Experience
Course overview
Studying the Sheffield Hallam University MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Work Experience) programme will enable students to improve their mastery of new technologies and equipment. The course is for those who aspire to become technical experts or managers in mechanical engineering. A major part of the course is a work placement, which provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a professional setting. The programme concentrates on mechanical engineering design, computational aspects of engineering and application of theory.
You will learn through lectures, group work and individual study, and grading is carried out based on coursework and other practical assignments. The course also urges students to use their knowledge and apply it to real-life situations. The programme includes live projects with industry partners, as well as field trips and opportunities to participate in engineering competitions.
Entry requirements
To be enrolled, applicants need to submit a completed online application with all supporting documents. This includes a personal statement explaining why they are a good candidate for the course and how it will help with their plans. An updated CV showing academic and professional history is also required, along with at least one educational or employer reference.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants from the UK typically need an honours degree with a 2.2 classification or higher in a science or engineering subject. A different degree may be acceptable if the applicant has at least one year of relevant professional experience.
- Suitable professional qualifications in engineering may also be considered.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates whose first language is not English generally need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all parts.
- The university also accepts other equivalent English language test scores, such as TOEFL.
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 £5,000Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of feesPostgraduate 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 feesPostgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Sheffield Hallam University MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Work Experience) course pursue careers in:
- Mechanical Design
- Mechanical System/Structural Analysis
- Energy/Power
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Manufacturing/Production
- Research and Development
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Work Experience) programme for international students for the 2025/26 academic year is £19,225.
Admission
Applications for this course are submitted directly through the university’s application form. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you.
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