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Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry

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2025 - 2026
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Open days

14Jun
Undergraduate On-Campus Open Day at Swansea University - Singleton Park Campus and Bay Campus - 14 June 2025
Undergraduate

Course summary

Mechanical engineers are found in every aspect of the engineering industry. They are innovative professionals, transforming ideas into inventions. Mechanical Engineering is a key discipline in today’s highly technological society, and mechanical engineers are involved in the design and manufacture of almost everything you see or touch. This degree will train you for a rewarding career in a wide range of engineering sectors and develop the key skills required to become a professional engineer. You will gain the ability to use analytical skills and tools to formulate and solve problems relevant to the application of engineering to industry. The degree will also provide a foundation for you to aim for the prized Chartered Engineer status. Mechanical Engineering Facilities include:

  • A Dynamics Mechanics Laboratory
  • Fluids Laboratory
  • Jet Cat Engine Test Room
Accreditation The Mechanical Engineering course at Swansea University is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the educational requirement for Further Learning for Engineering Council registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Studying on this accredited degree will provide you with some of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed as a Chartered Engineer. Some employers prefer to recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by many countries that are signatories to international accords. Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad? These placement years increase our students' confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/undergraduate Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.

Modules

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Engineering for People Hackathon, Data analysis and simulation, Introduction to Materials Engineering, Engineering Mathematics (EEE, General and Mech), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Design and Tutorials, Placement Preparation, Manufacturing Technology and Thermofluids. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Machines and Control, Thermofluids, Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice, Placement Preparation, Research Project Preparation, Dynamics and others. In Year 3, you will undertake an Industrial Placement. In Year 4, you will typically study areas including: Engineering Management, Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Finite Element Method, Dynamics, Mechanical Engineering Practice and Design and Fluid Mechanics. You will also undertake an Individual Engineering Project.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
  • Engineering Council

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H305
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSEs: Mathematics C, English Language C.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Swansea University - UCAS