General Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - 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.
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 choice of six spec...
<strong>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.</strong><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 six 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 six 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/><strong>Accreditation</strong><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/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><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/><br/>• Customise your degree: Study here and you have the option to specialise in six streams across the Faculty of Engineering – from aerospace to software engineering.<br/><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/><br/>• Practical, hands-on experience: Benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories across the University, including everything The Diamond has to offer.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H103
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + A in A Level Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
including Maths and Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
in Maths and Physics + AAAAB in Scottish Highers
A level
A*,A,A
including Maths and Physics
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