Mechanical Engineering, MSc by Research 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.


With our close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Mechanical Engineering.


Across the UK and overseas, there is or has been recent work at Swansea University with companies such as:


  • Astra-Zeneca
  • British Aerospace
  • Qinetiq
  • GKN
  • Rolls-Royce
  • SKF
  • Freeport
  • One Steel
  • Barrick Gold

Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the Engineering disciplines.


Computational mechanics forms the basis for the majority of the MSc by Research projects within this engineering discipline.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.


With our close interaction with large companies such as Tata Steel and Ford, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Mechanical Engineering.


Across the UK and overseas, there is or has been recent work at Swansea University with companies such as:


  • Astra-Zeneca
  • British Aerospace
  • Qinetiq
  • GKN
  • Rolls-Royce
  • SKF
  • Freeport
  • One Steel
  • Barrick Gold

Research within Engineering at Swansea University is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating our strengths in research areas across the Engineering disciplines.


Computational mechanics forms the basis for the majority of the MSc by Research projects within this engineering discipline.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant discipline. 

15 Apr 2026
1 Year
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
23,800 GBP

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