Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad course at Swansea University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A,A,B
Including Mathematics.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Chemistry | D |
| Computer Science | C |
| Further Mathematics | D |
UCAS code: H309
Here's what Swansea University says about its Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad course.
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.
This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.
Source: Swansea University
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Location
Bay Campus | Swansea
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Engineering Design, Engineering for People Hackathon, Data analysis and simulation, Introduction to Materials Engineering, Engineering Mathematics (EEE, General and Mech), Applied Mechanics (Mechanical and General), Manufacturing Technology, Thermofluids.
In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Machines and Control, Thermofluids, Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice, Research Project Preparation, Engineering Tutorials, Dynamics and Stress Analysis.
In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech), Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Finite Element Method, Individual Engineering Project, Dynamics, Mechanical Engineering Practice and Design, Fluid Mechanics and others.
In Year 4, you will undertake a study abroad placement.
In Year 5 (MEng), you will typically study areas including: Advanced Thermo Fluid Mechanics, Group Project (Mechanical & Materials&EEE), Advanced Solid Mechanics, Power Generation Systems, Sustainability and Environmental Assessment, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Business Leadership for Engineers, Simulation Based Product Design and Metallurgy and Alloy Design.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Swansea University students who took the Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
81%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
83%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
Facts and figures about Swansea University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
83%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
81%
Say it fits with future plans
74%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
61%
Engineering professionals
7%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
6%
Information Technology Professionals
6%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Swansea University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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