If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you.
**Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.**
After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start the MEng degree.
With a selection of modules from seven departments and a choice of 11 specialisms, youll immerse yourself in the varied fields of engineering.
In an increasingly complex and challenging world, knowledge and expertise beyon...
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you.<br/><br/>**Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.**<br/><br/>After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start the MEng degree.<br/><br/>With a selection of modules from seven departments 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 seven outstanding engineering departments, this three-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/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Top three for general engineering** - Sheffield is one of the top three UK universities for the subject, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.<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** - ...in 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
5 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H101
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
31
32
32; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at HL 5 or SL 7
DDD
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
If studying both Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level (or equivalent) - no additional GCSE requirements. If studying any other subject combination - require GCSE Science grade 6/B (or 65 in GCSE Double Award Science) and Math
DD
DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
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