Mechanical Engineering
Prepare yourself for a career in Mechanical Engineering. Gain relevant expertise and get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities at USW.
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Key Course Details
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UCAS Code
H300
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£9,535*
International students
£16,200*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
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UCAS Code
H303
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£9,535*
International students
£16,200*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
This BEng 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 and sectors, such as food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace. You could design, analyse, research and test anything from wind turbines to turbojet engines.
DESIGNED FOR
Mechanical engineers have an inquiring mind, wanting to understand how things work and how to apply knowledge to real-world problems. Sustainable solutions to important areas such as energy security, food and water supplies, sustainable transport are just some of the areas where Mechanical Engineers contribute their knowledge
Accredited By
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), forming the educational base for Incorporated Engineer and, with further learning, Chartered Engineer status
Career Paths
- Production Manager
- Biomedical Engineer
- Project Management
- Automotive Engineer
Skills Taught
- Development of knowledge of cutting-edge technology
- Teamworking, management and leadership.
- Communication skills
- Understanding of professional responsibilities such as sustainability and ethics
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Course Highlights
Module Overview
This Mechanical Engineering degree includes the computing, mathematical and physical sciences required to design, develop and manufacture a range of engineering systems. You’ll study the core areas that underpin mechanical engineering and gain extensive laboratory experience, developing the skills needed to test systems that you have analysed and constructed.
During the first year, you’ll be introduced to some of the core subject areas that underpin Mechanical Engineering. The course is designed to give a spread of topics here, so that the knowledge is established in a range of teaching styles.
Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
Provides students with confidence in mathematics and demonstrating the relevance of mathematics in engineering.
Design and Manufacture
Students gain basic knowledge in engineering design and manufacturing and materials and acquire skills in manufacturing practice.
Engineering Computing Applications
The aim of this module is introduce students to the use of computer applications in engineering through programming and computer aided design
Engineering Mechanics 1
The content of the module is directly related to Engineering Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials, to expose students to problems in mechanics as applied to plausibly real-world scenarios.
Electrical Science
This module recognises the cross-disciplinary nature of engineering in professional practice and gives an insight into the importance of knowledge of electrical theory and circuit design.
Thermofluids 1
Gives students a basic understanding of thermodynamic and fluid mechanic properties of both liquid and gases.
The second year builds on the foundations of the previous year of study, deepening the knowledge and developing the ability to apply that knowledge to problems of increasing complexity. The teaching style continues the problem-based and practical ethos of the programme.
Further Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
This module teaches students to select and apply a range of mathematical analysis methods to the solution of engineering problems. Students will be able to develop mathematical models of engineering systems.
Sustainable Engineering Design
This module builds upon the student’s knowledge of the design process and furthers their knowledge of the use of computer aided design in the design process
Engineering Mechanics 2
This module enables students to analyse and solve more advanced problems in Statics and Dynamics. Students will investigate a number of major scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of engineering systems
Control and Instrumentation
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to assess the static and dynamic behaviours of instrumentation and control systems through basic analytical approaches and control theory in time and frequency domains.
Thermofluids 2
This module extends principles of thermodynamics and applies them to a range of engineering and industrial applications. Concepts involved in fluid flow are consolidated to enable students to analyse more complex applied phenomena
The final year consolidates the knowledge gains and develops it to a more advanced level with the problems presented now being of a more ambiguous nature to prepare students for professional practice in industry. The individual project is a key part of this year and provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to a significant engineering problem or challenge.
BEng Individual Project (Core)
Designed for students to conduct detailed research/projects relevant to their subject. Enhances knowledge, promotes independent work, and encourages lifelong learning.
Individual Project (Optional)
Thermofluids 3
The purpose of this module is to consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamics applied to a range of power generation and energy systems and to consolidate and further extend the principles of fluid mechanics and apply them to a range of turbo-machines.
Design and Analysis
The aim of the module is to enable the students to carry out engineering analysis as part of the design process, to have the ability to interpret the results obtained and make design decisions on the basis of the analysis carried out.
Industrial Management
The aim of this module is to extend the student's appreciation and knowledge of Engineering Management Systems.
Mechanics and Control
This module provides the student with the ability to analyse complex mechanical and control systems.
Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
You will learn via lectures, tutorials, and seminars. As well as this, you will spend time keeping up to date on current issues within the engineering industry. You will also learn through practical work, group projects and a final year project, plus industry visits.
The mechanical engineering degree is assessed through assignments, coursework, ongoing class tests and exams. Presentations are included as elements of assessments in some modules, in order that key communication and presentation skills can be developed.
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Teaching staff
The staff that deliver the modules have a breadth of expertise in their subject areas.
Some have developed this expertise through high quality research. The research areas are international in their scope whilst also having a relevance locally, often working with international companies that operate locally.
Others have developed their expertise through successful careers in industry and are now using that knowledge to teach and prepare the students for their own careers.
This blend of backgrounds represented in the academic staff give a breadth to the student experience and develops them technically and professionally.
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Placements
We know the value of placement and work experience and are passionate about seeing our students take up these opportunities. We work with several local and national companies in order to assist students to take up these opportunities
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Facilities
Our Mechanical Engineering facilities are excellent. They include:
- Well-equipped computer rooms using state of the art (industry standard) design and analysis software. (SolidWorks, Ansys, FEA and CFD, LS-Dyna, SolidCAM, Simul8, etc.), with a cluster (Super Computer) for use on high end computational activities.
- Dedicated project rooms for all cohorts, access to laser cutter and a four-axis CNC router.
- Composite manufacturing facilities, including autoclaves.
- Additive manufacturing facilities (3D printing), laser scanner, wind tunnel, extensive material testing facilities, as well as laboratories with equipment for supplementing teaching in all core subjects, mechanics, dynamics, materials, thermodynamics, fluid-dynamics and control.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) facilities.
- Access to technical staff in our workshops which include CNC machining centre, lathes and milling machine, drills, etc, for use on all project work undertaken.
- Large open access multi discipline built area for projects.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UCAS Points: 120 (or above)
Typical qualification requirements:
- A Level: BBB to include Mathematics and one other science subject.
- Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and one other Science subject.
- BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject which must include Maths modules.
- Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.
Additional requirements include:
The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Advanced Entry: Internal applicants (USW and Partner Colleges) taking the HND Mechanical Engineering who achieve a distinction profile with above 70% in mechanical science and thermo fluids are considered for third-year entry onto the full-time BEng Mechanical Engineering degree. Applicants obtaining an HND from other universities or colleges with lower grade profiles are able to join the third year of the full-time BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree or year five of the part-time BSc.
International applications welcomed:
We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages.
English language requirements
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.
Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.
If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.
If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.
Contextual offers
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.
We're here to help
Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.
Fees and Funding
£9,535
per year*£16,200
per year*£16,200
per year*Additional Costs
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
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We are investing in the future of STEM at USW with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at our Pontypridd Campus.
University Quality Assurance
At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.
If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.
How to apply
All applications for full-time undergraduate courses or foundation degrees should be made via UCAS. Take the next step: Apply through UCAS. You can apply to us directly for all part-time undergraduate courses, if you’re seeking advanced entry or you’re an international student. To apply directly, please choose the application form below for your preferred start date and mode of study (full-time or part-time.)
Advanced entry
If you already have a relevant qualification or experience related to the course you're applying for, you may be eligible to start at a later stage of the course. For example, students from partner colleges can ‘top up’ their qualifications to a degree by joining us in Year Two or Year Three of a course. This process is known as ‘advanced entry’, you can apply directly to the University for 'advanced entry' using the application forms provided above.
International admissions
International applicants can apply to us directly. If the University has an in-country team in your region, your application will be assigned to them for assistance.
Work, earn and learn!
This course is also available through Network75, a combined work and study route.
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