Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Mechanical engineers are the creative minds behind some of the world’s most innovative technologies. From designing life-changing machines to pioneering cutting-edge inventions, our Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the expertise to turn ideas into reality. Our Mechanical Engineering programme doesn't just teach theory, it equips you with practical, hands-on experience that sets you apart in the job market.
You’ll be able to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills while gaining invaluable exposure to real-world engineering challenges.
Key highlights
- Practical, hands-on experience alongside engineering theory
- Develops analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exposure to real-world engineering challenges
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BCC — to include to include Grade B
- BTEC: D*D*D — to include to include a Distinction in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics units
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Engineering - minimum of 33 Distinctions (Distinctions in all Maths modules), 9 Merits and 3 credits at Level 3
- T-level: Distinction — and grade B in A Level Maths
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in A Level Maths
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in A Level Maths
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Product Development Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,350 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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