Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich course) - BEng (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Treforest Campus

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4 Years

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Pontypridd

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This BEng Mechanical Engineering degree allows you to use your analytical and mathematical skills to solve real-life problems. Mechanical engineers are sought-after in all types of industries, from food processing to pharmaceutical manufacture, as well as in high-profile sectors such as automobile and aerospace. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Engineering Council, this is a modern mechanical engineering degree that is relevant to a range of industries. ...Read more

This BEng Mechanical Engineering degree allows you to use your analytical and mathematical skills to solve real-life problems. Mechanical engineers are sought-after in all types of industries, from food processing to pharmaceutical manufacture, as well as in high-profile sectors such as automobile and aerospace. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Engineering Council, this is a modern mechanical engineering degree that is relevant to a range of industries. You could design, analyse, research and test anything from wind turbines to turbojet engines. It has been developed with engineering professionals and forms the educational base for Chartered Engineer status, with a period of further learning. We have strong links with industry and place considerable emphasis on student projects. We also encourage industrial placements as part of a sandwich year option. This course is also available through Network75, a combined work and study route. Our Mechanical Engineering degree has a good reputation in industry, and our graduates have carved out successful careers in areas including research and development, design, manufacturing management, technical sales, and plant engineering.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
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Yusuf
24 Nov 25

It’s got good facilities...Read more

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Charlie
21 Nov 25

The social life and the support from lectures. The accommodation team could be faster to come and fix things..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£15,260 per year

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Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract) Student will pay 2860 in their of placement/sandwich year)

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Llantwit Rd Pontypridd Cardiff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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