General Engineering Beng (Hon)

Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. You’ll learn from world-leading academics across four engineering schools. Develop a strong understanding of the breadth of engineering disciplines and how they fit together, before specialising in your area of interest for the final year 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/>Taught by world-leading experts from our four outstanding engineering schools, this three-year course will ensure you develop the broadest possible understanding of the field.<br/><br/>During years one and two, 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 year three 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/>