Undergraduate student profiles

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

A profile photo of Amy McLauchlan.

I wanted to study something that would give me a broad range of skills and the best chance of making a difference to the world

Amy McLauchlan Aerospace Engineering with a Year in North America MEng

Amy appreciates the combination of engineering and technical knowledge alongside project work and opportunities such as her year abroad.

A profile photo of Will Proud.

I'd say aerospace is the pinnacle of interdisciplinary engineering

Will Proud Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng

Will feels fortunate to be graduating in an exciting time for the space industry.

Aerospace student Brandon O'Connell at the Sir William Siemens Challenge: MindSphere Live

Since I was a child, I have always had a fascination with space and spacecraft

Brandon O'Connell Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Sheffield native Brandon knew that staying local was the best option for his studies, thanks to the university's reputation and facilities.

A photo of William stood outdoors

The Foundation Year was very useful and provided a great introduction to university life

William MacDonald-Lowe MEng Civil and Structural Engineering

Following a placement with Rolls Royce, William decided he wanted to pursue a career in engineering.

The Sir Frederick Mappin Building, home to the University of Sheffield Faculty of Engineering

Our class was diverse in age, educational background and nationality

Vaiva Zokaite MEng Aerospace Engineering with Private Pilot Instruction

Vaiva particularly liked the diversity of the course's content and participants.

A photo of Patrick

I learned the importance of working throughout a semester

Patrick Appelqvist MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry

Patrick found that the weekly labs and lab reports really prepared him for first year.

A headshot of Marton outside.

The Foundation Year programme at Sheffield stood out as the best

Marton Szabo MEng Mechanical Engineering

After studying in Switzerland, Marton came to Sheffield to study for his foundation year.

A headshot of Aiden

Foundation Year helped me to learn good exam technique

Aiden Jefferson MEng Aerospace Engineering with a Year in North America

Aiden undertook the Foundation year after a few years out of education to prepare him for a degree in Aerospace Engineering

A smiling Sheffield student holding a sign that says "I'm here to help" at an undergraduate open day

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