Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. Fast-paced and challenging, youll be taught by world-leading academics across seven departments. Develop a strong understanding of the breadth of engineering disciplines and how they all fit together, before specialising in your area of interest in the final two years of the course.
**Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.**
With a selection of modules from four engineering schools and a c...
Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. Fast-paced and challenging, youll be taught by world-leading academics across seven departments. Develop a strong understanding of the breadth of engineering disciplines and how they all fit together, before specialising in your area of interest in the final two years of the course.<br/><br/>**Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.**<br/><br/>With a selection of modules from four engineering schools and a choice of 11 specialisms, youll immerse yourself in the varied fields of engineering.<br/><br/>In an increasingly complex and challenging world, knowledge and expertise beyond a single discipline is invaluable for 21st century engineers.<br/><br/>By choosing to take an MEng, you’ll be taking a longer period of study with an integrated masters.<br/><br/>Taught by world-leading experts from our four outstanding engineering schools, this four-year course will ensure you develop the broadest possible understanding of the field.<br/><br/>At the beginning of your degree, youll study modules across all disciplines, after which you’ll choose one of 11 possible specialisms - or continue studying a variety of subjects.<br/><br/>Youll spend the latter stages of your degree studying your chosen stream. The interdisciplinary ethos of your degree will be continued in the industry led final-year project.<br/><br/>Accreditation<br/>We offer a range of fully accredited courses covering the broad range of interdisciplinary engineering. Depending on what stream you take, youll be accredited by different organisations.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- Top five for general engineering: Sheffield is one of the top five UK universities for the subject, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- Customise your degree: Study here and you have the option to specialise in 11 streams across the Faculty of Engineering – from aerospace to software engineering.<br/><br/><br/>- Access expert teaching: Get support from across the faculty and sample engineering from many different angles to help you decide your future engineering discipline.<br/><br/><br/>- Practical, hands-on experience: Benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories across the University, including everything The Diamond has to offer.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H100
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
D:42,M:3,P:0
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics or another relevant science), and 3 at Merit + A in A Level Maths
36
38
38, with 6 in HL Maths and Physics; 36, with 6 in HL Maths and Physics, and A in a science-based Extended Essay
D*DD
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + A in A Level Maths
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
including Maths and Physics
D*D
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
A,A
in Maths and Physics + AAAAB in Scottish Highers
A*,A,A
including Maths and Physics
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