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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Full-time) (BEng Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
112 UCAS Points

Manufacturing has increased in complexity in recent years, with the increasing importance of new materials and processes, as well as the need to manage extended, integrated supply chains and networks on a global level. This course has been updated accordingly, in response to this complexity, to enable students to successfully enter this environment.

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme provides a thorough grounding in Mechanical Engineering and application of this knowledge to manufacturing technology and materials. You will also study contemporary computer-aided design and manufacture as well as relevant numerical tools.

Through this course of study, you will learn about creating competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, quality, and control and develop the skills to design manufacturing processes that result in products that meet specific material and other requirements.

You will develop a systematic approach to projects, taking the logical and practical steps necessary to make often complex concepts become reality. You will also learn to be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of your ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities of the mechanical and manufacturing industry.

Modern Manufacturing Engineering takes place in a highly competitive, rapidly changing marketplace and is very different from the traditional impressions of this sector.
This course is available to study on a part-time basis.

The following Bachelor’s degrees have been accredited as meeting the academic requirement, in part, for Chartered Engineer (CEng in Part) registration for the cohort intakes from 2015 up to, and including, 2023:

  • BEng(Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Full-Time 3 Years; Part-Time 4 Years; EngC ref 15962).

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Bilingual
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
HH37
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
112 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Study on our state-of-the-art £300m Swansea Waterfront campus (SA1).
02
Extracurricular projects such as ‘Engineers without Borders’, ‘IMechE Engineering Design Challenge’.
03
State-of-the-art campus and lots of kit that students have access to 9-5 every weekday.
04
24-hour access to the campus CAD and other software facilities.
05
98.4% of our graduates from last year are in employment or full-time education.
06
Programme shaped in partnership with Industry.

What you will learn

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programmes are intended to provide students with a thorough grounding in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering.

In addition, students will develop knowledge in a suitable range of manufacturing processes and materials.  The programmes will also consider environmental aspects of design and technology and will enable students to gain a range of skills, relevant to a broad range of employment opportunities.

A thorough understanding of automation, robotics, digital simulation and manufacturing concepts are also important if engineers are going to be able to deploy these advanced technologies to their full potential. These topics are covered in our programme. 

The university has a long and established record of developing graduates with expertise in mechanical and manufacturing disciplines.

Working closely with a number of local, national and international companies, this programme has been designed to develop graduates that are well equipped to join a global community of Mechanical and Manufacturing engineers.

Our BEng(Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Full-Time 3 Years; Part-Time 6 Years; EngC ref 15962) and BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with a year in industry (Full-Time 4 Years; EngC ref 15963) are accredited as meeting the academic requirement, in part, for Chartered Engineer (CEng in Part)  registration by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Compulsory 

Electrical and Electronic Principles

(20 credits)

Engineering Science

(20 credits)

Engineering Mathematics

(20 credits)

Engineering Design

(20 credits)

Engineering Applications & Study Skills

(20 credits)

Materials and Introduction to Processing

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Group Project

(20 credits)

Six Sigma Green Belt

(20 credits)

Thermofluids and Control

(20 credits)

Stress Analysis & Dynamics

(20 credits)

Management, Innovation and Sustainability

(20 credits)

Manufacturing, Design & Technology

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Advanced Processes & Materials

(20 credits)

Plant and Asset Engineering

(20 credits)

Structural and Fluid Analysis

(20 credits)

Computational Methods

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • 112 points (previously 280) from numerate or technical A-Level subjects, to include Maths or Physics at grade B or above. Maths GCSE at grade C is also required. Relevant experience may be considered.

    Relevant industrial experience can also be considered when determining eligibility for entry requirements.

    Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration. In such cases, they must provide evidence of capacity to pursue the course successfully. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme.

  • The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework, phase tests, presentations, vivas and examinations.
    Students are given the opportunity to undertake engineering projects in teams and as individuals, applying the content covered within the modules.

  • Extra costs to be borne by the student

    As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience. As a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible, these costs will be kept to a minimum, with additional activities being optional.

    Field trips and placement costs

    Field trips will be available for students, which are optional. Students who choose to undertake internships/work placements are usually funded by the university (up to £1000) to cover travel and living costs.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • As a graduate from the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering programme, you will be provided with the learning opportunities, knowledge and skill-sets necessary to join a global community of manufacturing engineers. You will be well placed to meet the needs and challenges of this increasingly technological sector.

    Graduates have gone on to make a valuable contribution as Engineers and Managers within a wide range of companies. These include:

    • Ford Motor Company
    • Tata Steel
    • Perkin Elmer
    • Caterpillar
    • Mono Equipment
    • The Ministry of Defence
    • British Rototherm
    • KSR International
    • Aston Martin Lagonda

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