University of South Wales

BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of South Wales

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Wales is a three-year full-time degree, with an optional four-year sandwich pathway. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and is designed to develop strong analytical and mathematical skills for solving real-world engineering problems in areas such as renewable energy, automotive engineering, and aerospace.

The course covers core subjects including engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermofluids, and mechanics. Students study at the Pontypridd campus and learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory-based practical work, industry visits, and group projects. Assessment is continuous and includes coursework, assignments, class tests, presentations, and examinations. In the final year, students complete an Individual Project, allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge by tackling a significant engineering challenge.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement detailing their academic background and motivation for the course. An academic and/or employer reference must be provided, along with a CV demonstrating relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • A-levels at grade BBC, including Mathematics and one other Science subject.
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
  • International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • An overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Other recognised English language tests, including TOEFL iBT, are accepted.
  • Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to take a Pre-Sessional English course.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500

  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000

  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250

  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering programme can pursue careers such as:

  • Production Manager
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Project Management Professional
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the BEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Wales is £17,200. Tuition fees are subject to change each academic year.

Admission

Applications should be submitted through the UCAS system. For further guidance and support with the application process, please contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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