General Engineering

About this course

General engineering programmes are designed for students who want to develop a broad technical foundation before committing to a specific engineering discipline, or who wish to graduate with a versatile engineering skill set that spans multiple areas. Engineering in its general form encompasses principles from mechanical, electrical, civil and systems engineering, with mathematics, physics, materials science and design running through all of them. It is a discipline that trains you to think systematically about how things work, how they can be built and how they can be improved. At Sheffield Hallam University, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year and work placement, giving you substantial experience in a professional engineering environment as part of your studies. Sheffield Hallam has a strong tradition of applied, industry-engaged engineering education, and the

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 17% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 2% of graduatescards →

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