About Mechanical Engineering Beng in Swansea University
Mechanical engineers transform pioneering ideas into groundbreaking inventions. The discipline helps to invent, design and manufacture many of the machines we use on a daily basis.
Our degree prepares you for a rewarding career in a range of engineering sectors.
The integrated Engineering Foundation Year programme can lead to any full engineering degree. It is not a qualification in its own right, but the first year of a four-year BEng degree.
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.
Engineering at Swansea University has a strong reputation and attracts students from across the world.
- Mechanical Engineering is ranked 9thin the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2019
- Within six months of graduating, 100% of Mechanical Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE)
A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year.
A selection of optional modules are offered in the later years of study, helping to closely align the degree with your interests.
Mechanical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:
- Automotive Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Workshop Technician
- Reliability Engineer
- Stress Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
We accept a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds for the Engineering Foundation Year. Each application is considered on a case-by case basis, depending on the educational background and work experience of the applicant.
Students studying for BTEC or other vocational qualifications, who might not have the right pre-requisite Mathematical background for Year 1 entry, may also apply for this scheme. BTEC entry requirements for the Foundation Year are DDD, with D in all Mathematics modules.
All applicants are also expected to hold minimum B grades at GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and all sciences, including at least two A grades.
Mature students with relevant work experience, or access courses with a good mathematical and science content, are also considered for this scheme; an interview may be required.
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning |
On-campus |
| Type of degrees |
Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses |
2 |
| Application Season |
Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study |
Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure |
Cost per week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Rent |
80.00 – 110.00 |
3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals |
- |
2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance |
2.75 |
110.00 |
| Broadband |
4.60 |
184.00 |
| Travel Costs |
9.00 |
360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs |
Costs per Week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Books |
8.36 |
334.40 |
| Printing and Binding |
1.10 |
44.00 |
| Course Equipment |
1.75 |
70.00 |
| Field Trips |
1.35 – 30.00 |
54.00 – 1200.00 |
