Postgraduate student profiles

See what our postgraduate students have to say about their Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil and Structural Engineering degrees.

One of my course projects helped me start my company

Matt Barett Aerospace Engineering MEng

After taking a module where he was tasked with designing a product to help people with arthritis, Matt was awarded a grant to start a company which helps people with limited dexterity.

The University's strong industry links make Sheffield a great place to study

Salma Dwikartika Aerospace Engineering MEng with a Year in Industry

Salma's Industrial Training Programme was particularly useful in preparing her for industry; she now works as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Safran Landing Systems.

The facilities are excellent and the opportunities presented to you are world-class

Matthew Cooper Aerospace Engineering MEng with Year in Industry

After undertaking an 18-month industrial placement at Rolls-Royce, Matthew now works at Deloitte Forensic, where he uses data analytics to detect and prevent financial crime.

Sheffield gave me the breadth of understanding to pursue a career in the space industry

Adam Harris Aerospace Engineering MEng with a Year in Industry

Adam now works at EnerSys, previously working on projects that have flown on the International Space Station. He's dealt with a range of customers including NASA and the European Space Agency.