Undergraduate student profiles

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

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.

Civil Engineering graduate Will Jeeps.

Coming to Sheffield has to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – I’ve loved my time here and will miss it in the future

Will Jeeps MEng Civil Engineering

Will's course helped him develop the skills to become a confident, well-rounded engineer.

Civil Engineering graduate Regan Parker.

The Integrated Design Project was the highlight of the course as it was a real challenge overcoming realistic obstacles to a local design project

Regan Parker MEng Civil Engineering

Studying at the University of Sheffield gave Regan the skills, creativity and confidence to enter the construction industry. He will always remember his experiences at the University and misses being part of it

Esther student profile

I became interested in mechanical engineering through my love of maths and problem-solving

Esther Mechanical Engineering MEng

Esther became interested in mechanical engineering as it combined her love of maths with problem-solving and design.

Yannick

I have definitely progressed in my personal and engineering skills

Yannick Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Yannick is an international student from India studying mechanical engineering at Sheffield.

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