General Engineering

Gain both academic knowledge and practical experience on this unique interdisciplinary degree. You’ll learn from world-leading academics across four engineering schools. Develop a strong understanding of the breadth of engineering disciplines and how they fit together, before specialising in your area of interest for the final year of the course.

Build the strongest foundations for your career by becoming a truly interdisciplinary engineer: study general engineering.

With a selection of modules from four engineering schools and a choice of 11 specialisms, you'll immerse yourself in the varied fields of engineering.

In an increasingly complex and challenging world, knowledge and expertise beyond a single discipline is invaluable for 21st century engineers.

Taught by world-leading experts from our four outstanding engineering schools, this three-year course will ensure you develop the broadest possible understanding of the field.

During years one and two, you'll study modules across all disciplines, after which you’ll choose one of 11 possible specialisms - or continue studying a variety of subjects.

You'll spend year three studying your chosen stream. The interdisciplinary ethos of your degree will be continued in the industry led final-year project.

Accreditation
We offer a range of fully accredited courses covering the broad range of interdisciplinary engineering. Depending on what stream you take, you'll be accredited by different organisations.

Why study this course?
- Top five for general engineering: Sheffield is one of the top five UK universities for the subject, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.

- Customise your degree: Study here and you have the option to specialise in 11 streams across the Faculty of Engineering – from aerospace to software engineering.

- Access expert teaching: Get support from across the faculty and sample engineering from many different angles to help you decide your future engineering discipline.

- Practical, hands-on experience: Benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories across the University, including everything The Diamond has to offer.