The NSS survey asks all students who are in the final year of their undergraduate studies - in this case, those that graduated this summer - to feedback on their higher education experience, giving their views by answering questions on elements ranging from their academic experience, mental wellbeing, resources, and support.
With the removal of the Overall Satisfaction category from previous years, it’s difficult to determine the top institution this year but it’s clear that Sheffield is one of the top 2.
There are seven themes within the survey, and we’re delighted that our Department was recognised as 1st in the Russell Group for assessment and feedback, learning resources, and student voice.
We were also voted 2nd in the Russell Group for all the remaining areas: teaching, learning and opportunities, academic support, and organisation & management. This demonstrates the high quality of teaching which Mechanical Engineering students receive here in Sheffield.
I’m thrilled that our Department has once again been rated so highly by our students. This is truly testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team. It demonstrates just how important it is to us that we support our students in becoming the best Mechanical Engineers that they can be.
Lizzy Cross
Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering
With academics who are recognised experts in their fields, and state of the art facilities in our engineering building, the Diamond, Mechanical Engineering students in Sheffield are in a great position to really excel in their learning and future careers.
Other courses across the Faculty of Engineering also ranked highly as did the University of Sheffield itself.