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

Mechanical Engineering

University of South Wales

(4.3)
1055 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at University of South Wales.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
ChemistryC
MathematicsD
PhysicsC
Product DesignC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L21H

Here's what University of South Wales says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

This four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) course in Mechanical Engineering is the highest award for undergraduate study in engineering and is designed for more able students. Combining our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree with Masters-level material, it allows you to further distinguish yourself with an advanced set of professional and technical skills. The Mechanical Engineering course also removes the need to source further funding to study a Masters-level qualification.

On completion, you will be better placed to compete in the graduate jobs market and enter more demanding and rewarding roles. The MEng course is also ideal if you want to become a registered Chartered Engineer as it meets the Engineering Council’s educational requirements to gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status – the highest standard within the industry.

Mechanical Engineering degree allows you to use your analytical and mathematical skills to solve real-life problems. Mechanical engineers are sought-after in all types of industries, from food processing to pharmaceutical manufacture, as well as in high-profile sectors such as automobile and aerospace.

This is a modern mechanical engineering degree that is relevant to a range of industries. You could design, analyse, research and test anything from wind turbines to turbojet engines. It has been developed with engineering professionals and forms the educational base for Chartered Engineer status, with a period of further learning. We have strong links with industry and place considerable emphasis on student projects. We also encourage industrial placements as part of a sandwich year option.

This Mechanical Engineering degree is based in our Treforest campus. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place.

From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.

Source: University of South Wales

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Engineering

Location

Pontypridd | Pontypridd

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£9,535 per year
International£15,850 per year

University of South Wales student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 1055 reviews from University of South Wales's students and alumni
5 star
56%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1st year

Psychology

7 months ago

They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.

(1)
Finance

1st year

Psychology

7 months ago

Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks

(1)
Overall

1st year student

1 year ago

The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles

(5)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

they provided me with very good academic support that help my study

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.

(4)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales

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 University of South Wales students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

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?

74%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

high

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

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

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

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

74%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

79%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

71%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time41%Part-time59%
Gender ratio
Female10%Male89%Other1%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students195
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Graduate statistics

90%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£31.6k

First year after graduation

£38k

Third year after graduation

£41.1k

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.

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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