MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include programming, circuit design, control systems, research methods, engineering design, ethics and professional practice, and critical and analytical thinking. The programme features an Integrative MEng Group Project linked with industry, undertaken as part of a team.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBB to include Mathematics and one other Science subject Welsh BACC: Grade B and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and one other Science subject. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Dinstinction Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject which must include Maths modules. Access to HE: Maths, Science or Engineering Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances
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 MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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
- Engineering Materials
- BEng Individual Project (Core)
- Individual Project
- Thermofluids 3
- Engineering Computational Analysis
- Industrial Management
- Mechanics and Control
- Integrative MEng Group Project
- Advanced Materials and Manufacture
- Further Finite Element Analysis
- Further Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Professional Engineering Management
- Industrial Heating Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).