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BEng (Hons) Top-Up Engineering (Mechanical)

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Sheffield Hallam University validates the 1-year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree course. It provides students with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge and practical skills required to pursue a career in their chosen engineering discipline within the industry.

Our approach offers a combination of online/ distance learning for independent engineering project supervision (industrial project) and a weekly day attendance for the more rigorous academic topics, ideal for those balancing their studies alongside professional and personal commitments.

The program complies with the Institution of Engineering and Technology awarding body’s accreditation criteria. Thus, provides the students with an all-around knowledge of the subject and an improved opportunity to develop towards charted status and future career development.

Key Details

Start dates:
September 2025
Level:
6
Mode of Attendance:
Full Time (FT)
Duration:
1 Year
UCAS Code:
H300
College Code:
NFK4411

Course Content

The course emphasizes the application of cutting-edge topics such as advanced mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and advanced engineering modelling techniques to real-world problems, incorporating sustainable, environmental, and ethical implications, equipping students with the ability to design, analyse, and implement either electrical and electronic, mechanical, or manufacturing solutions to complex problems.

Additionally, students explore emerging technologies and industrial trends, ensuring they are well-prepared to adapt to the rapidly evolving technologies within engineering.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications necessary to pursue a wide range of career opportunities within the field of engineering. They could further their studies through postgraduate research and professional certifications enhancing career prospects.

With many practical and hands-on learning experiences, incorporated within the academic delivery, including experimental and advanced software analysis systems, involving
Laboratory equipment: -

  • Control systems equipment and controllers
  • VR studio (in development)
  • SolidWorks (Electrical/Mechanical)
  • Metrology equipment and preparing samples
  • Robotic systems -turtle bot waffle3
  • Raspberry Pie
  • 3D Printers
  • ANSYS Research Licences includes, FEA, CFD etc.
  • Ansys Electrical, Electronics and Electromagnetics
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink with multiple applications for 90 students

Our highly experienced industry experts and academics (PhD) will guide you through your learning, including lectures, seminars, online activities, practical activities, laboratory skills, peer-group learning, and independent study.

You will undertake various assessments, including professional discussions, practical’s, and presentations.

Modules

Mechanical Engineering Students are required to complete 120 credits.

  • Advanced Applied Thermodynamics
  • Sustainability and Environmental Product Design Engineering
  • Advanced engineering mechanical design and materials
  • Advanced engineering design and Modelling
  • Independent Project

Entry Requirements

  • Level 5 relevant engineering certificate with minimum 3 merits
  • 2nd-year relevant engineering degree certificate- grade minimum 3 merits and above in engineering
  • A Level subject including maths and science or a Level 3 BTEC in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a relevant specialist engineer or similar role.
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics or science with relevant industrial experience of 2 years.

Progression Opportunities

Following completion of this course, students may apply to study at master’s (MSc) level.

Course Costs

Programme Costs (Per Year):

Full Time (FT):

UK/EU Residents: £9,220.00

Non EU: £12,500.00

The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.

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Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.

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