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Mechanical Engineering (Year in Industry) BEng (Hons)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Overview and aims of the Programme

Mechanical engineers combine imagination and technology to solve real-world problems, through the manipulation of moving parts. They develop all sorts of mechanical devices, tools, engines and machines that offer innovative solutions for society and sectors including transport, energy and manufacturing. This accredited course provides the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience you need to become a work-ready mechanical engineer. You will embed the knowledge gained from your lectures and tutorials and develop your practical abilities in design, computing and modelling, through hands-on projects and design classes.You will choose from a range of authentic, real-world engineering problems and industry-focused scenarios, to work on both individually and with student engineers from other disciplines. Group work mirrors the relationships of an engineering team and will help you to build professional skills, such as teamwork and communication. Our open access makerspace provides a place for you to design, create and collaborate.You will have the opportunity to complete a salaried placement working in a location of your choosing, including outside of the UK. This is a great way to experience a professional working environment and put the skills you have learned into practice. In the past, our students have completed placements at Rolls-Royce, Network Rail, Siemens, General Electric and Bosch.


Distinctive Features of the Programme


Professionally accredited course

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.


Flexible course

You can make your degree your own with the flexibility to choose where you want to focus your studies later in the course. If you change your mind about your programme, in most cases you may request a switch at the end of the first year.


Join Cardiff Racing

You will have the opportunity to join Cardiff Racing and participate in the design, development, construction, and testing of a proven Formula Student racing car.


Industrial placement

Gain valuable experience working in a paid role at an organisation in the UK or abroad for one academic year.


Strong design element

There is a strong design element throughout the course, and you will have plenty of opportunities for hands-on practical work in our designated makerspace, specialist laboratories, workshops, and computer suites.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mechanical Engineering

    22nd out of 75 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    140 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    24th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    36th

    8

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