Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

Mechanical engineers are the creative minds behind some of the world’s most innovative technologies. From designing life-changing machines to pioneering cutting-edge inventions, our Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the expertise to turn ideas into reality.

Our Mechanical Engineering programme doesn't just teach theory, it equips you with practical, hands-on experience that sets you apart in the job market.

You’ll be able to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills while gaining invaluable exposure to real-world engineering challenges.

You will study at our coastal Bay Campus, overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

Your learning will be enriched by having direct access to world-class facilities. You will have the opportunity to work in cutting-edge labs like our Dynamics Mechanics Lab, Fluids Lab, and JetCat P120 Engine Test Room. You can also hone your skills with our digital manufacturing and robotics units, ensuring you're always at the forefront of technological advancements.

In Year 1, areas studied typically include:
Engineering Design, Engineering Sustainability, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics.

In Year 2, areas studied typically include: Circuit Analysis, Computer Aided Engineering, Design of Machine Elements, Dynamics, Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, Stress Analysis.

In Year 3: Modules will be dependent on which partnership University you choose to study at.

In Year 4, areas studied typically include: Control Systems, Finite Element Method and Research Project.