School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, General and Mechanical Engineering

All of our Engineering Departments at Swansea University are highly ranked:

• Aerospace Engineering – Top 100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Civil & Structural Engineering – Top 201-230 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering - UK Top 28 for Research Quality/Rating (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
• Mechanical Engineering – Top 100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)

With the current climate emergency and rapidly evolving industrial and business world, more and more organisations are dependent on engineers to find innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of society.

Whether you are seeking to become a pioneering engineer in industry, or to have a career in impactful research, we strive for our highly ranked postgraduate degrees to equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge required to get ahead of the curve in their professional development.

Studying at the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is an exciting journey where you will have the opportunity to learn fundamental engineering principles and explore modern day technologies to help you understand how things work, how to improve on them, solve real problems, and develop cutting-edge solutions.

Outstanding Location and Facilities

With world-class research centres and sustained investment in our outstanding resources and facilities, Engineering at Swansea University provides a superb environment in which to study or conduct research.

All of this is situated on our £450 million Bay Campus, an enviable seafront location next to the breath-taking Swansea Bay. Engineering at Swansea consists of seven purpose-built buildings, holding over 30,000m2 of laboratory and office space, and over £10 million of new research and teaching equipment.

Learn more about our Engineering Facilities or take a Virtual Tour of our Bay Campus.

Even more subject specific Virtual Tours you can view in VR:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Virtual Reality Lab
• Festo Cyber Physical Factory

Research With a Real Impact

Our research contributes to the success of specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including: Good Health and Well-being; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; and Climate Action.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2021, over 91% of the Faculty of Science & Engineering submissions to the assessment, over 8 units, was classed as either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.

Find out more about our Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and areas where we are making an impact with Engineering Research at Swansea University.

Increase Your Employability

We have a dedicated Science & Engineering Employability Team to support and prepare you for your future career. From mock interviews/interview advice to CV and cover letter reviews, advice for assessment centres, and suggestions for where to source relevant placements and graduate jobs, we are your first port of call for all things regarding your employability in the Science & Engineering industry.

Follow our Instagram (@FSEEmployability) to get a preview of the things that we do and the events that we host throughout the year to help boost your future prospects.