BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design. The course features a core BEng Individual Project and covers areas such as Sustainable Engineering Design, Control and Instrumentation, and Industrial Management alongside progressive Thermofluids and Engineering Mechanics modules.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 112 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBC to include Mathematics and one other science subject. Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and one other Science subject. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant 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 112 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) 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.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
- Design and Manufacture
- Engineering Computing Applications
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Electrical Science
- Thermofluids 1
- Further Mathematics for Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers
- Sustainable Engineering Design
- Engineering Mechanics 2
- Control and Instrumentation
- Thermofluids 2
- BEng Individual Project (Core)
- Individual Project
- Thermofluids 3
- Design and Analysis
- Industrial Management
- Mechanics and Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).