Develop as a technical specialist or manager in the engineering industry and enhance your employability.
Explore mechanical engineering design from a manufacturing perspective.
Apply modern computational methods to resolve engineering challenges.
Experience real-world projects, applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Study best practices in cutting-edge technologies, processes and systems.
Enhance your decision-making by solving increasingly open-ended problems.

On this course you’ll benefit from extensive resources, from computational and metrology labs to wind tunnels and rapid prototyping equipment. You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your course to your goals – choosing from a selection of modules to match your interests. Previous graduates have gone on to excel in a variety of engineering fields.

Live projects

We encourage you to learn through the application of theories, concepts and knowledge to real-life situations (such as your own organisation) or by using case studies.

Our part time students can find that their masters projects are typically of significant importance to their companies and can raise their profile in the organisation.

The international product development module involves working in multidisciplinary teams to develop a new product in a global market. This develops much sought after advanced technical and business skills. The project provides a supported environment to develop your ability in an area of your interest.

Competitions

You can design, build and fly a remote-controlled aircraft as part of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge in Snowdonia.

Apply to design, build and race a car as part of the Formula Student competition. This year our SHURacing team had its best ever performance.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You will study a combination of technical modules addressing advanced aspects of mechanical engineering, complemented by two management modules and a masters project.

Optional modules are in the subject areas of manufacturing, design, design analysis (i.e. element analysis) and sustainability, energy and environmental management.

You learn through:

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• laboratory sessions
• problem solving
• critical reflection
• independent study
• group project work
• coursework
• assessments

There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

This course prepares you for a career as a

• technical specialist in mechanical engineering
• manager in industrial and manufacturing companies
• engineering researcher

 

 

UK students

Normally one from

• an honours degree (2.2 or above) in a science or engineering subject

• suitable professional qualifications in an engineering field

• a degree in any discipline plus at least one year of relevant experience

• a diploma in a technological area plus at least three years of relevant experience

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Overseas students

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

India

• a first class BE in an relevant discipline, or a good second class BE with a strong performance in mechanical and manufacturing subjects

China

• a four year Bachelors degree in an relevant discipline, with an overall average of at least 80 per cent or equivalent

Other countries

• a good honours degree or equivalent in an relevant subject

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Engineering Design	40	Coursework Practical
Digital Engineering & Prototyping	20	Coursework
Engineering Simulations	40	Coursework Practical
Project And Dissertation	40	Coursework
Research Methodology And Practice	20	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Computational Methods In Engineering	20	Coursework
Artificial Intelligence Concepts And Applications	20	Coursework
Process Improvement Methodologies	20	Coursework
Robotics And Autonomous Systems	20	Coursework