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General Engineering

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
28/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2026-2027
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Course summary

Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. Fast-paced and challenging, you'll 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 choice of six specialisms, you'll immerse yourself in the varied fields of engineering.

In an increasingly complex and challenging world, knowledge and expertise beyond a single discipline is invaluable for 21st century engineers.

By choosing to take an MEng, you’ll be taking a longer period of study with an integrated masters.

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.

At the beginning of your degree, you'll study modules across all disciplines, after which you’ll choose one of six possible specialisms - or continue studying a variety of subjects.

You'll 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.

Accreditation
We offer a range of fully accredited courses covering the broad range of interdisciplinary engineering. Depending on what stream you take, you'll be accredited by different organisations.

Why study this course?

  • Top five for general engineering: Sheffield is one of the top five UK universities for the subject, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.

  • 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.

  • Access expert teaching: Get support from across the faculty and sample engineering from many different angles to help you decide your future engineering discipline.

  • Practical, hands-on experience: Benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories across the University, including everything The Diamond has to offer.

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H100
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H100
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA

including Maths and Physics

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 42 credits M: 3 credits P: 0 credits

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

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 - AA

in Maths and Physics + AAAAB in Scottish Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 - 38 points

38, with 6 in HL Maths and Physics; 36, with 6 in HL Maths and Physics, and A in a science-based Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

including Maths and Physics

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Sheffield, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
A*A*A* Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. AAA
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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