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The 'Year in Industry' / 'Industrial Placement year' title is only applicable if the role you undertake has the technical elements relevant for your course.
If you want to pursue a role which is not technically related to your degree, this is possible via the University 'Placement Year'. Please contact engineering-placements@sheffield.ac.uk to discuss this option.
The academic Employability Lead in your school is responsible for approving your placement and you cannot commence a placement without their approval.
The Year in Industry/ Industrial placement year is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
In order to be awarded a degree with the title 'Year in Industry'/ 'Industrial placement year' you need to both complete the placement year and pass the formal assessments.
The Year in Industry/ Industrial placement year does not count towards your overall degree classification.
You must be in a position to progress to your next year of study prior to starting your placement. If following the spring exam period you have not obtained 120 credits and are at risk of failing the year, you will not be permitted to proceed on your placement.
Please contact the Engineering Placements Team if you are concerned that you may not meet the above academic requirements.
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
Do I still have to pay tuition fees?
Do I still have to pay tuition fees?
When registered on the Year in Industry programme, as part of your annual registration for the placement year you are required to pay a reduced tuition fee. You can find more information on the 'Preparing for Placement' web page.
Does a Year in Industry act as a percentage towards my final grade?
Does a Year in Industry act as a percentage towards my final grade?
The Year in Industry does not count towards your overall degree classification, however it does appear on both your degree title and your HEAR.
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