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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad

Swansea University

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298 reviews

Entry requirements

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 level

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.

Mechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
ChemistryD
Computer ScienceC
Further MathematicsD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

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

Course details

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

The modules you will study

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.

Swansea University student reviews

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Based on 298 reviews from Swansea University's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
34%
3 star
21%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Swansea University

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.

Mechanical engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

high

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

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

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

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

Student information

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.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female10%Male89%
Where students come from
International14%UK86%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students570
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Swansea University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

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 after graduation

Earnings from Swansea University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

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.

Source: LEO

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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