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General Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 29/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. You’ll learn from world-leading academics across four engineering schools. Develop a strong understanding of the breadth of engineering disciplines and how they fit together, before specialising in your area of interest for the final year of the course.

Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.

With a selection of modules from four engineering schools and a choice of 11 specialisms, you'll immerse yourself in the varied fields of engineering.

In an increasingly complex and challenging world, knowledge and expertise beyond a single discipline is invaluable for 21st century engineers.

Taught by world-leading experts from our four outstanding engineering schools, this three-year course will ensure you develop the broadest possible understanding of the field.

During years one and two, you'll study modules across all disciplines, after which you’ll choose one of 11 possible specialisms - or continue studying a variety of subjects.

You'll spend year three studying your chosen stream. The interdisciplinary ethos of your degree will be continued in the industry led final-year project.

Accreditation
We offer a range of fully accredited courses covering the broad range of interdisciplinary engineering. Depending on what stream you take, you'll be accredited by different organisations.

Why study this course?

  • Top five for general engineering: Sheffield is one of the top five UK universities for the subject, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.

  • Customise your degree: Study here and you have the option to specialise in 11 streams across the Faculty of Engineering – from aerospace to software engineering.

  • Access expert teaching: Get support from across the faculty and sample engineering from many different angles to help you decide your future engineering discipline.

  • Practical, hands-on experience: Benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories across the University, including everything The Diamond has to offer.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 29/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H103
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H103
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

A*AA
including Maths and Physics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Access to HE Diploma

D: 42 credits M: 3 credits
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics or another relevant science), and 3 at Merit + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Higher

Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D
in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Advanced Higher

AA
in Maths and Physics + AAAAB in Scottish Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

38 points
with 6 in Higher Level Maths and Physics

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A
+ A*A in Maths and Physics at A Level

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
including Maths and Physics

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£30570Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. Further guidance can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-costs

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