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Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Location
Main Site - Cardiff
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
27-SEP-21
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of the modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions across society and industry.Mechanical engineers can work across all industrial sectors, developing and manufacturing well-designed products through efficient manufacturing processes. Choosing our BEng Mechanical Engineering degree means you will receive a sound training in the fundamentals and applications of engineering principles and can look forward to a challenging and rewarding career.This course includes the opportunity to take a year of industrial placement between your second and third years of academic study. With this option we will support you in finding a placement that will allow you to experience at first- hand, a professional working environment. If you are successful in securing a placement you will be paid a salary and will enhance your employability skills through direct experience of working in business, industry or the public sector.Note that if Chartered status is important to you, a Cardiff MEng course may offer a quicker, more direct route than this BEng course.Other Cardiff University Mechanical Engineering courses available may include:•The opportunity to follow a sandwich year in industry is also available if you choose the relevant five-year MEng degree option•The opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for one semester if you choose the relevant MEng (International) degree option•The opportunity to study a language if you choose the relevant MEng degree option with a sandwich year at a university in France, Germany or SpainDistinctive featuresThe distinctive features of the course include:•The opportunity to learn from leaders in their fields, through direct access to academic staff, many of whom are Chartered Engineers or have worked in industry•The opportunity to obtain industrial experience as part of your degree that can help you stand out and compete against other graduates•Accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers•The opportunity to participate in the design, development, construction, testing and competition of a proven Formula Student racing car•An open and engaging culture between students and staff
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB - AAB
To include Grade B in A Level Mathematics and excludes general studies and critical thinking.A pass in the science practical is normally required.
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