University of Sheffield
Engineering-heavy Russell Group university with a major advanced manufacturing campus.
About University of Sheffield
Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre works directly with Boeing, Rolls-Royce and McLaren, and undergraduates get access through projects and placements.
The engineering faculty is one of the largest in the UK by intake, and the university runs its own degree apprenticeship provision with regional employers.
Living costs are low relative to London and the campus sits within walking distance of the city centre and the Peak District edge.
STEM courses
Aerospace Engineering MEng
Undergraduate · 4 years
Access to the AMRC and wind tunnel facilities.
Typical entry: AAA
Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng
Undergraduate · 3–4 years
Optional year in industry, IMechE accredited.
Typical entry: AAB
Chemistry MChem
Undergraduate · 4 years
Final-year research project embedded in a working group.
Typical entry: AAB
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship · 4–5 years
Paid, employer-sponsored, no tuition fees.
Typical entry: Employer-led
Graduate outcomes
87%
Graduate employment (15 months)
£28,000
Median graduate salary
~30%
Engineering students with placements
Consistently top 20
Student satisfaction
Entry requirements
- Typical STEM offers are AAB–AAA, with Maths required for all engineering courses.
- Physics is required for aerospace and mechanical engineering.
- Contextual offers of up to two grades lower for eligible applicants.
Funding and scholarships
- Sheffield Bursary of up to £1,000 a year for lower-income households.
- Engineering scholarships sponsored by industry partners.
- Paid AMRC summer placements for undergraduates.
Outreach and access
- Discover Sheffield programme for local state schools.
- Engineering summer schools for Year 12 students.
- Free online maths bridging course before first year.
Open days
- Open days across June, September and October
- Offer-holder days from February
- AMRC facility tours for applicants