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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Bay Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

89%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 30 students (82% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

89%

86%

89%

96%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

68%

93%

89%

86%

89%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

75%

86%

89%

71%

79%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

88%

88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

85%

89%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

75% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

79%

71%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

100%

86%

89%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

79%

79% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

82%

82%

71%

81%

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

79% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 30 students (82% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

45 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

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). Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Mechanical engineering courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £32,000

Data from

55 people

(71% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £35,000

Data from

75 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,500

Typical range: £30,000 - £41,500

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £32,000

Data from

175 people.

31% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £33,500

Data from

200 people.

32% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £39,000

Data from

205 people.

37% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (80% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Mechanical engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (71% of those who were asked).

83% In highly skilled work

  • 61% Engineering professionals
  • 7% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 6% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

14% In other work

  • 6% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

87% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Mechanical engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

55 students (71% of those who were asked)

74% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

87% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

81% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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