Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad - MEng (Hons)
Swansea University
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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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.You will work ...Read more

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.You will work closely with our state-of-the-art facilities throughout your time in Swansea.These include a dynamics mechanics laboratory, a fluids laboratory and our JetCat P120 engine test room. We also have cutting edge units for digital manufacturing and robotics.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 EngineerMechatronics Engineer

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24th
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40th
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04 Nov 25

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A level:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£23,350 per year

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Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons)
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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