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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Mechanical Engineering

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£25,000Per Year (Intl)
£2,503Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the PhD Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. With our close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research in Mechanical Engineering. Across the UK and overseas, there is or has been recent work at Swansea University with companies such as: Astra-Zeneca British Aerospace Qinetiq GKN Rolls-Royce SKF Freeport One Steel Barrick Gold Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the Engineering disciplines. **Visit our websit... International tuition fees are £25,000 per year, home/UK fees are £2,503 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Computational Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Materials Engineering and Characterisation
Thermal and Fluid Dynamics
Research Methods in Engineering
Mechanical Systems Design and Optimisation
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
PhD Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,000

Home Student Fee

£2,503

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Mechanical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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