Careers

The specialist knowledge and techniques you will acquire on our MSc programmes are highly sought after in industry and research establishments worldwide.

Engineering You're Hired event - students talk to employers

Our standard MSc Advanced Control and Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Council UK, IET and InstMC. These are marks of assurance that our degree programme meets the high standards set by the engineering profession.

We also offer postgraduate degrees that cover areas such as robotics and autonomous systems.

Our full list of postgraduate courses


Employment sectors

You could pursue a career with a large international organisation or government department. In recent years, graduates have obtained employment in the following sectors:

  • Manufacturing
  • Power Generation
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Finance
  • Higher PhD Research Degrees

Organisations

Graduates obtain posts with a wide range of organisations and companies. For instance, recent graduates have found jobs with:

  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • NASA
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Airbus
  • Thales
  • IBM
  • Unilever
  • Brunei Shell Petroleum
  • PowerChina
  • Dyson
  • Siemens
  • General Electric
  • Wincor Nixdorf

Weekly online events

Attend an online event when it suits you, all year round, as an alternative to an open day.

Every Wednesday, Sheffield Live sessions cover different aspects of University life. You can also meet your department and learn more about studying your subject.