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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: L21H
Mechanical Engineering
University of South WalesPontypridd, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) course in Mechanical Engineering is the highest award for undergraduate study in engineering and is designed for more able students. Combining our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree with Masters-level material, it allows you to further distinguish yourself with an advanced set of professional and technical skills. The Mechanical Engineering course also removes the need to source further funding to study a Masters-level qualification. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Solid Mechanics and Stress Analysis
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics
Dynamics and Vibration Analysis
Materials Science and Engineering
Control Systems and Automation
Advanced Design and Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Research Project
UCAS Code:L21H
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB To include Mathematics and one other Science subject. The A Level entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable – please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees per year. Same fee applies to both 3-year full-time and 4-year sandwich variants
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £29,500 | £33,000 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £35,000 | £40,500 | £46,000 |
UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
74%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
97%Learning resources
80%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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