Undergraduate student profiles

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

A woman in a yellow hi-vis vest and wearing a white safety helmet.

A day in the life - Anna

Anna I love staying busy and I can’t imagine spending my time at university any better!

Read about a typical day as a student

Aerosoc President – Parisha Mistry

The first port of call for Aerospace students

Parisha Mistry The Aerospace Society

We have many student societies to choose from. Hear from the President of the Aerospace Society – Parish Mistry – about why Aerosoc should be your first choice.

Gabi on her summer placement

I was challenged to think outside the box and apply my skills in unusual scenarios.

Gabi completed a summer placement at UKAEA

Keen to put her learning into practice Gabi completed a summer placement at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and has been invited to join their Graduate Scheme on graduation.

Chris

By pursuing an engineering course, I am on my way to bringing my ideas & designs to reality.

Chris did a placement with BMW Group at the MINI Plant, Oxford

A passion for the world of automobiles motivated Chris to study Mechanical Engineering with an industrial placement

Fiona

The course is definitely challenging, but very rewarding

Fiona studied Mechanical Engineering with German

Fiona's interest in maths and physics, and enjoyment of applying logic to everyday problems, led her to Mechanical Engineering.

George working on his drone

The opportunities the university offered me, truly exceeded my expectations and prepared me for an exciting future.

George spent his Industrial Placement Year at Williams Racing

Inspired by Lego, George developed an interest in engineering as a child, and knew that he had to follow a mechanical engineering career.

Siung Chong

I don't think I would be where I am if it were not for all the countless opportunities my supervisors gave me

Siung Chong Scandinavian Airlines

Siung Chong graduated with a BEng in Aerospace Engineering and went on to do a PhD in Space Physics at the University of Sheffield. Here he talks about his experience at Sheffield and how it’s shaped his career as an Aircraft Data Analyst at Scandinavian Airlines.

Renerables Graduate Engineer, Hannah Clague

Studying aerospace engineering opens up a number of opportunities and gives you the ability to choose an industry you’re passionate about.

Hannah Clague Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)

After graduating with her degree in Aerospace Engineering, Hannah joined Siemens Gamesa as a Renewables Graduate Engineer, and is working on the development of wind turbines.

Graduate student Chris Walker.

Studying at the University of Sheffield proved to be one of the best career choices I made

Chris Walker BEng Civil Engineering

Chris's course covered a broad spectrum of core subjects within civil and structural engineering which accurately reflected career opportunities within the industry.

CIV Jacques Calitz

The variety of modules also allowed me to alter disciplines with ease. I started off being a structural engineer, but I am now a water engineer

Jacques Calitz BEng Civil Engineering

The University offered international student Jacques the necessary support to make Sheffield feel like home away from home and the department gave the necessary care and guidance to help with any technical and language requirements to get me on par with his peers.

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