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Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (BEng Hons)

Swansea
4 Years
Level 3

The BEng Mechanical Engineering programme is intended to provide students with a thorough grounding in mechanical engineering science and its application in design and the solution of a range of engineering problems.

In addition, students will develop knowledge in a suitable range of manufacturing processes and materials.

Our BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited as meeting the academic requirement, in part, for Chartered Engineer (CEng in Part)  registration by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • Apprenticeship
Language:
  • English
Course length:
4 Years
Entry requirements:
Level 3

Fees paid by Welsh Government.  No cost to apprentice or employer.

Why choose this course?

01
Apprenticeships are a life long learning pathway with no age limit, so as long you are employed, not in full-time education and over 18 you can apply.
02
Degree apprenticeship starts at Level 4, however, relevant previous experience/qualifications will be taken into account. You will study part-time around your work commitments, and the programme will be for 2-4 years.
03
The programme is Government funded and you will be entitled to a wage, statutory holidays and paid time off to study.
04
Apprentices must be in relevant employment, but a degree apprenticeship is suitable for all industry sectors and business sizes.
05
Apprentices must be eligible to work in the UK and receive a minimum salary of at least £12,000 per annum.
06
If you are self-employed in Wales you can also apply.

What you will learn

You will learn to design and understand the optimised material requirements for new products along with developing new materials, to meet the demands of modern technology.

Electrical and Electronic Principles

(20 credits)

Engineering Mathematics

(20 credits)

Engineering Design

(20 credits)

Engineering Science 1

(20 credits)

Materials and Introduction to Processing

(20 credits)

Engineering Applications and Study Skills

(20 credits)

Group Project

(20 credits)

Control and Automation

(20 credits)

Manufacturing, Design & Technology

(20 credits)

Management Innovation and Sustainability

(20 credits)

Stress Analysis & Dynamics

(20 credits)

Thermofluid Mechanics

(20 credits)

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Advanced Processes & Materials

(20 credits)

Structural and Fluid Analysis

(20 credits)

Advanced Thermofluid Mechanics

(20 credits)

Computational Methods

(20 credits)

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • English and Mathematics level 2 (GCSE A*-C, 4-8 or equivalent) and a level 3 qualification (A level, BTech, Diploma or equivalent) is the usual minimum entry requirement.  

  • Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through a combination of laboratory-based practicals, assignments, presentations, exams and individual projects.

    Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.

    One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.

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