Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Mechanical engineering is a fundamental discipline in the modern technological landscape, with professionals innovating across industries to design and manufacture a wide range of products. This degree equips students for rewarding careers in diverse engineering sectors, building essential analytical and problem-solving skills while providing a foundation for achieving Chartered Engineer status. Key facilities include the Dynamics Mechanics Laboratory, Fluids Laboratory, and Jet Cat Engine Test Room. We guarantee a conditional offer at Swansea University, subject to entry requirements; please attend an Open Day or contact us for details.The curriculum features modules such as: Year one – Engineering Design, Sustainability, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology, Strength of Materials, and Thermodynamics; Year two – Circuit Analysis, Computer Aided Engineering, Design of Machine Elements, Dynamics, Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, and Stress Analysis; Year three – Control Systems, Finite Element Method, and Research Project; and for the MEng fourth year – Additive Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship for Engineers, Polymer Processing, Process Metallurgy and Optimisation, Simulation Based Product Design, and Systems Monitoring. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ensuring industry recognition.

Typical modules include: Year one: Engineering Design, Engineering Sustainability, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics Year two : Circuit Analysis, Computer Aided Engineering, Design of Machine Elements, Dynamics, Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, Stress Analysis Year three: Control Systems, Finite Element Method, Research Project Year four (MEng): Additive Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship for Engineers, Polymer Processing, Process Metallurgy and Optimisation, Simulation Based Product Design, Systems Monitoring, Control, Reliability, Survivability, Integrity and Maintenance