Preparing for your course

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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 here in Sheffield.

We are creating the industrial leaders of the future. Our innovative teaching and cutting-edge research make us one of the leaders in mechanical engineering education. Employers throughout the world know that our graduates have what it takes to meet all kinds of challenges.

Before you arrive

We want to make your transition to university life in Sheffield as easy as possible so on this page, we're giving you some resources to help you prepare before you arrive here.

Get ready for Sheffield by completing your to-do list tasks from this helpful student checklist

Make sure you’re registered

Registration is the number one task before starting your studies. You should have already received information separately about the registration process and related activities that are run centrally by the University. If you haven’t please go to the registration homepage to find out more. You must complete online registration prior to arriving in Sheffield.

Induction day

Our Mechanical Engineering Induction Day is on Thursday 26th September, from 9.45am in workroom 3 of the 38 Mappin Street building.

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 us in Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield, so we recommend that you do attend this if possible. Please confirm your attendance by 24th September:

Virtual tours

The Diamond

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.

Use your mouse to move around the Diamond whilst watching.

iForge

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.

Accommodation

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 our School of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil 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 23rd August 2024.

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)

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
MAT61020	Sustainable Materials Manufacturing	15
MAT6104	Design and Manufacture of Composites	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.

MECT50 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES (MSc Res)

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
MAT61020	Sustainable Materials Manufacturing	15
MAT6104	Design and Manufacture of Composites	15
MAT630	Engineering Alloys	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)

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
MAT61020	Sustainable Materials Manufacturing	15
MAT6104	Design and Manufacture of Composites	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 School, replace them with 15 credits of approved modules in the Autumn Semester.

Module choices

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