Preparing for your course
Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, ranked 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Welcome
Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest fields of engineering you can study, exploring engineering science and how it can be applied to a wide range of different environments and industries.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you can make an impact in industries including manufacturing, product design, transport and aerospace, healthcare, energy and sustainability, sports engineering, safety, the built environment, and more.
At Sheffield, you’ll have the chance to study from this wide range of subject and impact areas as part of your course, taking advantage of the diverse expertise and specialist teaching on offer across the Department.
We are creating the industrial leaders of the future. Our innovative teaching and cutting-edge research make us one of the leading mechanical engineering departments in the country. Employers throughout the world know that our graduates have what it takes to meet all kinds of challenges.
Induction Day
Our Mechanical Engineering Induction Day is on Thursday 21st September, from 9.30am.
There will be presentations from academics and you will hear more about your degree structure and learn what is expected from you during your time at Sheffield. Information about Optional Modules will also be provided, along with the opportunity to talk with Module Leaders. Lunch will be provided
This is an important day as it will mark the start of your journey with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and so we recommend that you do attend this if possible. Please confirm your attendance by 20th September.
Virtual Tours
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The Diamond
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Our students have access to the latest equipment and technologies, including a dedicated natural robotics, computer, control and power systems laboratory, as well as teaching laboratories in our state-of-the-art engineering building, The Diamond.
The Diamond 360 Tour Use your mouse to move around the Diamond whilst watching.
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iForge
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The iForge is housed in the University's flagship Diamond building, our innovative facility, and is giving students the opportunity to collaborate, create and 'make' outside of their academic studies.
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Accommodation
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Student vlogger Paula takes you around our accommodation in Ranmoor/Endcliffe - voted in the top 5 for student accommodation in the UK
Module selection guidance for MSc Students
You must select your optional modules and have these approved by a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering before you can complete your registration.
You will be selecting your modules online via our Online Module Selection (which you may hear referred to as OMS) system. This system will become available to you as part of your pre-registration activities from 1st September 2023.
To guide you in choosing your modules, please find your programme details below which show the optional modules that are available to you on your programme. This also shows you how many credits you need to choose for each semester.
Once you have reviewed the details for your programme you can then find further information about the optional modules below. Every module has an overview page and there is also a quick video from the module leader so that you can really get an idea whether the module is the best fit for you.
Courses
A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before your start your course.
- MECT40 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (MSc)
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Compulsory modules Credits
MEC465*
Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers
5
MEC442
Managing Innovation and Change in Engineering Contexts
15
MEC461
Engineering Commercial Success: And making the world a better place!
15
MEC602
Strategic Engineering Management and Business Practices
15
MEC604
Experiments and Valid Computer Models
15
MEC606
MSc Individual Research Project
60
MEC6400
Professional Development Portfolio
15
MEC6401*
Masters Research Mini Project
10
Students are to take 30 credits from the following – a Maximum of 15 credits may be taken in Autumn
Autumn Semester modules
BIE6433 Computational Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System 15 MEC444 Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems 15 MEC445
Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
15
MEC446
Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology
15
MEC448
Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport (Academic Year)
15
MEC449
Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
15
MEC452
Advanced Dynamics
15
MEC455
Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
15
Spring Semester modules
BIE6434
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
15
BIE6436 Human Movement Biomechanics 15 IPE61007
Applied Modelling Skills and Virtual Reality
15
MAT61020 Sustainable Materials Manufacturing 15 MAT6104
Design and Manufacture of Composites
15
MEC447
Automotive Powertrain
15
MEC450
Advanced Energy and Power
15
MEC462
Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity
15
MEC456
Human Factors and User-Centred Design
15
*A student who has met all the learning outcomes for MEC6401 and MEC465 in previous study may, with the permission of the Head of Department, replace them with 15 credits of approved modules in the Autumn Semester.
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MECT50 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES (MSc Res)
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Compulsory Modules
Credits
MEC465*
Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers
5
MEC454
Advanced Manufacturing - Principles and Applications
15
MEC455
Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
15
MEC602
Strategic Engineering Management and Business Practices
15
MEC605
MSc (Res) Individual Project
75
MEC6400
Professional Development Portfolio
15
MEC6401*
Masters Research Mini Project
10
30 credits from the following modules (a maximum of 15 credits may be taken in Autumn)
Autumn Semester
BIE6433
Computational Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System
15
MEC444 Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems 15 MEC445
Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
15
MEC446
Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology
15
MEC449
Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
15
MEC452
Advanced Dynamics
15
MEC463
Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology
15
Spring Semester
BIE6436
Human Movement Biomechanics
15
IPE61007
Applied Modelling Skills and Virtual Reality
15
MAT61020 Sustainable Materials Manufacturing 15 MAT6104
Design and Manufacture of Composites
15
MAT630
Engineering Alloys
15
MEC447
Automotive Powertrain
15
MEC450
Advanced Energy and Power
15
MEC456
Human Factors and User-Centred Design
15
*A student who has met all the learning outcomes for MEC6401 and MEC465 in previous study may, with the permission of the Head of Department, replace them with 15 credits of approved modules in the Autumn Semester.
- MECT53 ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MSc)
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Compulsory Modules
Credits MEC465*
Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers
5
MEC602
Strategic Engineering Management and Business Practices
15
MEC604
Experiments and Valid Computer Models
15
MEC606
MSc Individual Research Project
60
MEC6400
Professional Development Portfolio
15
MEC6401 *
Masters Research Mini Project
10
Students are to take 60 credits from the following - a Maximum of 30 credits may be taken in Autumn
30 credits of the following Autumn Semester modules
MEC444 Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems 15 MEC445
Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
15
MEC446
Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology
15
MEC448
Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport (Academic Year)
15
MEC449
Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
15
MEC452
Advanced Dynamics
15
MEC454
Additive Manufacturing – Principles and Applications
15
MEC455
Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
15
MEC461
Engineering Commercial Success: And making the world a better place!
15
BIE6433 Computational Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System 15 30 credits of the following Spring Semester modules
BIE6434 Cardiovascular Biomechanics 15 BIE6436 Human Movement Biomechanics 15 IPE61007
Applied Modelling Skills and Virtual Reality
15
MAT61020 Sustainable Materials Manufacturing 15 MAT6104
Design and Manufacture of Composites
15
MEC447
Automotive Powertrain
15
MEC450
Advanced Energy and Power
15
MEC456 Human Factors and User-Centred Design 15 MEC462
Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity
15
*A student who has met all the learning outcomes for MEC6401 and MEC465 in previous study may, with the permission of the Head of Department, replace them with 15 credits of approved modules in the Autumn Semester.
Module Choices
BIE6433: Computational Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System
BIE6434: Cardiovascular Biomechanics
BIE6436: Human Movement Biomechanics
IPE61007: Applied Modelling Skills and Virtual Reality
MAT61020: Sustainable Materials Manufacturing
MAT6104: Design and Manufacture of Composites
MEC444: Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems
MEC445: Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis
MEC446: Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology
MEC448: Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport
MEC449: Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics
MEC450: Advanced Energy and Power
MEC454: Additive Manufacturing – Principles and Applications
MEC455: Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
MEC456: Human Factors and User-Centred Design
MEC461: Engineering Commercial Success: And Making the world a better place!
MEC462: Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity
MEC463: Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology
MSc Handbook 2023-2024
You can view or download this year's Handbook here
Your guide to Sheffield
Whether you already live in Sheffield, or you're coming to us from elsewhere, there's plenty to see. From the stunning Peak District right on our doorstep to the trendiest cafes and bars, all the way to Tramlines music festival - we've got it all.
We have a full guide to Sheffield here, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.
Another guide can be found here, which includes information on our festivals, augmented reality art trail 'Look Up' and an alternative LGBTQ+ guide to the city.
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International Merit Scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.