International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering (2-Term), Leading to Master of Engineering in General Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year Study Group - The University of Sheffield international College, UK

International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
The International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering leads to a wide range of undergraduate degree engineering and science degrees at the Sheffield.

What will you study?
This is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme that will be tailored to prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree at Sheffield. Programmes have been developed in collaboration with the University so modules are relevant to your field of study. You will develop the academic and English language skills needed for undergraduate study. Some modules will be compulsory for progression on to specific degree programmes at the University.

Once you complete your International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering and achieve the required grades, you can enter your undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.

Leading to: General Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng

Taught by world-leading experts from our seven outstanding engineering departments, this five-year course will ensure you develop a broad knowledge and understanding of engineering, while developing skills in independent thinking and the professional skills necessary for a career in industry.

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

During your first two years you'll study modules across all disciplines and look at engineering in an interdisciplinary context. At the end of year two, you'll choose a specialism from one of our subjects, covering a range of engineering fields.

You'll have the opportunity to spend the fourth year working in an engineering company. You'll be able to put your academic studies into context and improve your skills and employability. Most students are paid a salary during the placement. You will pay reduced tuition fees for that year.

Although you are responsible for securing your placement, we have a dedicated Engineering Placement Team to help you. They will provide advice and support through the application process and beyond.

Being accepted onto the year in industry is subject to achieving a satisfactory performance. The year in industry is monitored and assessed by an academic member of staff and will appear on your final degree title.

We also offer a non-specialist stream, which allows you to continue studying a variety of disciplines. You'll spend years three and five studying your chosen stream. The interdisciplinary ethos of your degree will be continued in the group design project and an advanced research, or industry-led, final-year project.