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Help choosing Mechanical Engineering - Leeds, Sheffield, Warwick, or Durham?

Ive received offers for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the following universities:

- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Warwick
- Durham University

Id love to hear from anyone with experience at these unis - whether its about the course quality, industry links, employability, student life, or the city itself. (all the important stuff)

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Original post by quirky albatross
Ive received offers for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the following universities:
- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Warwick
- Durham University
Id love to hear from anyone with experience at these unis - whether its about the course quality, industry links, employability, student life, or the city itself. (all the important stuff)
Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

I currently study at Coventry university not Warwick, however Warwick is a campus uni which is actually much closer to the city of Coventry than the city of Warwick meaning that many of the transportation links and accommodation or student life is very common to the of the Warwick University students.
Coventry or Warwick uni is not far from both Birmingham (20 minute train ride) and London (1 hour by train), and Warwick uni students regularly get the bus or commute to Coventry for accommodation, nights out and shopping.

Hope this helps you get a bit more information about the logistics
Amber
Coventry university student ambassador
(edited 1 month ago)

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Original post by quirky albatross
Ive received offers for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the following universities:

- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Warwick
- Durham University

Id love to hear from anyone with experience at these unis - whether its about the course quality, industry links, employability, student life, or the city itself. (all the important stuff)

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Is that an MEng or an MSc?

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Original post by Smack
Is that an MEng or an MSc?

They are all MEng I believe.

Reply 4

Original post by quirky albatross
Ive received offers for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the following universities:
- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Warwick
- Durham University
Id love to hear from anyone with experience at these unis - whether its about the course quality, industry links, employability, student life, or the city itself. (all the important stuff)
Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi,, I'm thinking of firming either Leeds or Edinburgh also for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering!! I'm so indecisive but I loved Leeds so much so I think in the end I will firm Leeds - the faculty there seemed so enthusiastic and I really liked the campus, and I know so many people who've recommended Leeds as a student city. Your other choices sound great too! Best of luck choosing 🙂

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Original post by quirky albatross
Ive received offers for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the following universities:
- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Warwick
- Durham University
Id love to hear from anyone with experience at these unis - whether its about the course quality, industry links, employability, student life, or the city itself. (all the important stuff)
Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


Sheffield is a great student city to live in, cheap with many cafes, bars and pubs along with lots of parks and right next to the peak district.

The uni engineering facilities are great. The labs are modern and have got lots of high tech equipment which you can use during your masters, including wind tunnels. The engineering department actually cares about your feedback and acts on it to improve the course. It has strong links with industry such as Rolls Royce and Sheffield's graduates are well sought after. The engineering building has a student maker space where you have access to laser cutter, 3D printers etc to make whatever you like in your free time.

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