Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

The Mechanical Engineering degree at Swansea University prepares students for a rewarding career in a range of engineering sectors. The MEng is a four-year integrated degree that goes beyond the BEng, offering advanced technical and leadership skills, deeper specialisation, and a direct pathway to professional accreditation.

Key Course Details

• UK/EU Fees: ｣9,535 (2026)
• International Fees: ｣24,500 (2026)
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: AAB (A Level), DDD* (BTEC), 34 (International Baccalaureate)
• Location: Bay Campus

Course Overview

Mechanical engineers transform pioneering ideas into ground-breaking inventions. The discipline helps to invent, design and manufacture many of the machines we use on a daily basis. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider industry.

Why Mechanical Engineering at Swansea?

• 14th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 20th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 131st in the world (Engineering, Mechanical Aeronautical & Manufacturing) (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• 96% of Mechanical Engineering graduates are in employment and/or study, or doing other activities such as travelling 15 months after leaving Swansea University (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

Modules

The course is divided into four years, each with a set of compulsory and optional modules.

• Year 1: Introduction to Materials Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Design 1, and more.
• Year 2: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Machines and Control, Thermofluids 2, Mechanical Engineering Design 2, and more.
• Year 3: Engineering Management, Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Finite Element Method, Individual Engineering Project, and more.
• Year 4 (MEng): Advanced Thermo Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Solid Mechanics, Power Generation Systems, Sustainability and Environmental Assessment, and more.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: AAB, including Maths
• BTEC: DDD*, including Distinction in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics units
• UK Access: 39 Distinctions (including Maths modules), 6 Merits at Level 3
• T Levels: Distinction and grade B in A Level Maths
• International Baccalaureate: 34, including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches"

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

Welsh Provision

There is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. However, the University can provide support for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually.

Professional Body Accreditation

The MEng Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the educational requirement for Engineering Council registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by world-class lecturers who are all active researchers. Their research areas of expertise include Bionics, Green Energy, Cybernetics, Solar Cells, and much more.

Tuition Fees

• UK/EU Fees: ｣9,535 (2026)
• International Fees: ｣24,500 (2026)

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries, and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. You may face additional costs while at university, including travel to and from campus, printing, photocopying, binding, stationery, and equipment costs.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey, helping you build a bright future. Our career support services include employability workshops, employers' talks, bespoke events, and careers fairs.

Academic Support

As well as subject-specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops, and one-to-one support in areas such as academic writing, maths and statistics, critical thinking, time management, digital skills, presentation skills, note-taking, revision, memory, and exam techniques.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process.

How to Apply

Apply now UK, EU, and international students. For further guidance, please visit our how to apply pages. EU students visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Degree Overview:

Mechanical engineers transform pioneering ideas into ground-breaking inventions. The discipline helps to invent, design and manufacture many of the machines we use on a daily basis. Our Mechanical Engineering degree prepares you for a rewarding career in a range of engineering sectors. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider industry. This course offers you the opportunity to spend a YEAR IN INDUSTRY (UCAS H306), in the UK or overseas, giving valuable workplace experience as well as a salary that is currently over £15,000 on average. Support and guidance is provided to help secure your placement. We also offer you the option to spend a YEAR ABROAD (UCAS H309) at a partner university which enriches the degree, giving you a valuable cultural experience which can broaden your horizons when seeking employment.

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Outline:

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MEng 4 Year Full-time

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Year 1 (Level 4)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Engineering Skills & Applications September-January 10 EG-110 Engineering Mathematics 1 (Mech & EEE & Engineering) September-January 10 EG-114 Engineering for People Hackathon September-January 10 EG-133 Engineering Mechanics (Mech & Med & Engineering) September-January 10 EG-134 Data analysis and simulation September-January 10 EG-137 Introduction to Materials Engineering September-January 10 EG-180 Engineering Mathematics 2 (Mech & EEE & Engineering) January-June 10 EG-116 Strength of Materials (Mech & Med & Engineering) January-June 10 EG-131 Engineering Design Principles 1 January-June 10 EG-156 Fluid Mechanics 1 January-June 10 EG-160 Thermodynamics 1 January-June 10 EG-161 Manufacturing Technology I January-June 10 EG-182

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Year 2 (Level 5)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Thermodynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-261 Computer Aided Engineering September-January 10 EG-264 Experimental Studies - Mechanical September-June 10 EG-268 Design of Machine Elements September-January 10 EG-269 Research Project Preparation September-June 0 EG-277 Fluid Mechanics 2 September-January 10 EGA265 Control Systems January-June 10 EG-243 Dynamics 1 (Mech & Aero) January-June 10 EG-260 Stress Analysis 1 January-June 10 EG-262 Manufacturing Technology II January-June 10 EG-284 Mechanical Engineering Design 2 January-June 10 EGA214

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Optional Modules

Design Pathway Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: NOTE : Design Pathway Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance Heat Transfer September-January 10 EG-231 OR Manufacturing Pathway Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: NOTE : Manufacturing Pathway Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance Heat Transfer September-January 10 EG-231

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Year 3 (Level 6)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech) September-June 10 EG-3080 Research Project September-June 30 EG-353 Manufacturing Optimisation September-January 10 EG-365 Mechanical Engineering Practice September-June 10 EGA324 Mechanical Engineering Design 3 September-January 20 EGA334 Industry 4.0 January-June 10 EG-3066 Fluid Mechanics 3 January-June 10 EG-362 Optional Modules Design Pathway Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: NOTE : Design Pathway Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance Finite Element Method September-January 10 EG-323 Dynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-360 OR Manufacturing Pathway Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: NOTE : Manufacturing Pathway Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance Finite Element Method September-January 10 EG-323 Dynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-360 Kinematics and Programming for Robot September-January 10 EGA366

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Year 4 (Level 7)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Advanced Thermo Fluid Mechanics September-January 10 EG-M103 Polymer Processing September-January 10 EG-M106 Group Project (Mechanical & Materials) September-June 30 EG-M122 Advanced Solid Mechanics September-January 10 EG-M97 Sustainability and Environmental Assessment September-January 10 EGTM79 Systems Monitoring, Control, Reliability, Survivability, Integrity and Maintenance January-June 10 EG-M36 Additive Manufacturing January-June 10 EG-M37 Business Leadership for Engineers January-June 10 EG-M47 Simulation Based Product Design January-June 10 EG-M83 Metallurgy and Alloy Design January-June 10 EG-M93

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MEng 5 Year Full-time (with a year in Industry)

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Year 2 (Level 5)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial Year September-June 0 EG-233 Thermodynamics 2 September-January 10 EG-261 Computer Aided Engineering September-January 10 EG-264 Experimental Studies - Mechanical September-June 10 EG-268 Design of Machine Elements September-January 10 EG-269 Research Project Preparation September-June 0 EG-277 Fluid Mechanics 2 September-January 10 EGA265 Control Systems January-June 10 EG-243 Dynamics 1 (Mech & Aero) January-June 10 EG-260 Stress Analysis 1 January-June 10 EG-262 Manufacturing Technology II January-June 10 EG-284 Mechanical Engineering Design 2 January-June 10 EGA214

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Year 4 (Level 6)

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Compulsory Modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial Year September-June 0 EG-233 Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech) September-June 10 EG-3080 Research Project September-June 30 EG-353 Manufacturing Optimisation September-January 10 EG-365 Mechanical Engineering Practice September-June 10 EGA324 Mechanical Engineering Design 3 September-January 20 EGA334 Industry 4.0 January-June 10 EG-3066 Fluid Mechanics 3 January-June 10 EG-362

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Year 3 (Level 6)

Compulsory Modules Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial Year September-June 0 EG-233 Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech) September-June 10 EG-3080 Research Project September-June 30 EG-353 Manufacturing Optimisation September-January 10 EG-365 Mechanical Engineering Practice September-June 10 EGA324 Mechanical Engineering Design 3 September-January 20 EGA334 Industry 4.0 January-June 10 EG-3066

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Teaching:

We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Apart from a small number of online-only courses, most of our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations. We also operate virtual labs and Simulated Learning Environments which will facilitate greater access to training opportunities in the future. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Online learning may take place ‘live’ using software such as Zoom, allowing you to interact with the lecturer and other students and to ask questions. Lecture recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.

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Careers:

Mechanical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of stimulating career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles: Automotive Engineer Mining Engineer Design Engineer Workshop Technician Reliability Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Our graduates go on to have interesting and varied careers at companies such as, Tata Steel, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, BP, GE Aviation, Ford and Babcock International Group.

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4 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,200 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,250 5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,200 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 21,200 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,250 5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,200 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,250 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page. Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1920 as University College of Swansea
• Received its Royal Charter in 1948, becoming Swansea University
• Consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the UK
• Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries
• Notable achievements include:
  • 2019 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its work in developing and delivering innovative teaching methods
  • 2018 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
  • 2017 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results showed that 90% of Swansea University's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in a variety of disciplines, including rugby, football, and basketball
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Financial advice
  • International student support
• Campus facilities include:
  • Bay Campus: Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, sports center, and student union
  • Singleton Campus: Historic campus with a mix of traditional and modern buildings, including the iconic Singleton Abbey
  • Tycoch Campus: Home to the College of Engineering and the School of Management

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Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • Over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  • World-class research facilities
  • Extensive library resources
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff, including internationally renowned researchers and industry experts
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Use of innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and flipped classrooms
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Writing center
  • Math and statistics support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Swansea Employability Academy: Provides students with opportunities to develop employability skills
  • Swansea University Global: Offers international study and research opportunities

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top 30 UK university
• Excellent teaching and research
• World-class facilities
• Strong industry connections
• Vibrant student life
• Notable alumni include:
  • Michael Sheen, actor
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress
  • Sir Terry Matthews, entrepreneur

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Housing services
• Library resources:
  • Over 1 million books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-resources
• Technology support:
  • Free Wi-Fi across campus
  • Computer labs and printing facilities
• Career development services:
  • Career counseling
  • Job search assistance
  • Employer networking events