Undergraduate student profiles

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

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Emily's experience

Emily Rowe MEng Civil Engineering

Emily loved studying maths and physics so chose Civil Engineering as a way to apply those skills to real world situations.

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Connor's experience

Connor Greenwood MEng Civil and Structural Engineering with a Year in Industry

Connor was able to complete a placement with Network Rail during his degree.

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Lawrence's experience

Lawrence Copestick MEng Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry

Lawrence chose Architectural Engineering because it gave him an opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary degree.

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Aanchal's experience

Aanchal Bhagwat MEng Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry

Aanchal is passionate about global environmental issues and came to Sheffield because of its reputation as a leading research university.

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Joy's experience

Joy Ngeci BEng Civil Engineering

Joy chose Civil Engineering because she wanted to learn how infrastructure works, and Sheffield was perfect for her because of the large student population and all the parks.

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A day in the life - Myles

Myles Read about a typical day as a student

I live a flexible life which allows me to pursue my interests and personal goals

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

Anna MEng Civil & Structural Engineering

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

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