Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements

Usually the entry requirements for the MSc Mechanical Engineering is a first or second class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc in Mechanical Engineering provides you with a comprehensive understanding of modern mechanical engineering techniques, introducing you to examples from across disciplines and industries.

This programme delivers research-informed and industry-aligned postgraduate education, that develops your advanced technical capability and creative design skills, while improving your professional judgement, ready for modern engineering practice.

The course mirrors the structure of our MEng pathway while offering specialist MSc-level modules that provide deeper analytical, sustainable and research-focused learning.

You also have the opportunity to undertake an additional year for an industry placement or project, providing you with valuable additional work experience.

Why Mechanical Engineering at Swansea?

• Top 151 -200 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2026)

You will study at our coastal Bay Campus, overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, where your learning will be enriched by having direct access to world-class facilities. You will have the opportunity to work in cutting-edge labs like our Dynamics Mechanics Lab, Fluids Lab, and JetCat P120 Engine Test Room. You can also hone your skills with our digital manufacturing and robotics units, ensuring you're always at the forefront of technological advancements.

Our Mechanical Engineering programme doesn't just teach theory; it equips you with practical, hands-on experience that sets you apart in the job market. You will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills while gaining invaluable exposure to real-world engineering challenges.

At Swansea, we have close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. We have worked with Astra-Zeneca, British Aerospace, Qinetiq, GKN, Rolls-Royce, SKF, Freeport, One Steel and Barrick Gold.

Your Mechanical Engineering Experience

This MSc is progressive and practice orientated. You will be able to extend your engineering knowledge through laboratories, simulation, prototyping, design-led activities and a substantial dissertation, while strengthening your communication, teamwork, research skills and professional responsibility. This will prepare you for interdisciplinary practice, leadership roles and progression toward achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Teaching draws on core Engineering Science, and is enriched by topics such as Sustainable Design, Simulation-Based Design, Business Management, Sustainable and Societal Engineering, Applied Energy Systems and Policy, and Advanced Manufacturing Systems. This variety enables you to connect advanced theory to real engineering challenges across sustainability, digital design, energy transition and future manufacturing.

We provide a year-round programme of guest lectures, giving you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and exposing you to valuable industry insights. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including our advanced laboratories, on-site library and dedicated postgraduate work rooms.