Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Work Experience)

Course summary

Advance your skills with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities – gaining Masters-level abilities and employability as a technical specialist or manager in mechanical engineering, with an embedded work placement as part of the course.

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

Future careers

A primary motivation for Master’s level study is enhancing your employability by achieving higher-level technical knowledge and personal skills. These employability-related skills and competencies are explicitly referred to in the Engineering Council UK spec – and they’re embedded in all our modules.

You’ll have access to employability services during the year – from focused career advice to interview preparation.

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Mechanical design
• Mechanical system/structural analysis
• Energy/power
• Renewable energy systems
• Manufacturing/production
• Research and development
• Postgraduate study