The complexity and sophistication of modern engineering requires an increasing level of interaction between engineering disciplines which have traditionally been considered to be largely independent. Industry is therefore seeking engineers with a wide knowledge of fundamentals and applications in many fields rather than a specialised knowledge in one particular area.
Typical A-level Offer
AAB
A-level Mathematics is required (or equivalent)
Typical WBQ Offer
Pass the Advanced Diploma and grades AA at A-level, including Mathematics
Typical Int Bacc Offer
32-36 points, including 5 in higher level Mathematics and a Science
Other
Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome.
The Integrated degree programme provides you with a broad engineering education which covers a wide range of engineering principles embracing mechanical, manufacturing, electrical and electronic engineering, information technology and computer-aided design. You will also become familiar with the role of engineering within the business environment, as particular attention is paid to economics, management and law. By choosing the MEng you will benefit from advanced learning in design and management and an appreciation of the techniques required to manage and organise a multi-disciplinary engineering design project.
The MEng Programme
The MEng programme is an Integrated Engineering degree which leads to a higher qualification than the traditional BEng programme, and requires an additional year of study. The programme shares the first two years with the BEng programme, while you can use the last two years of study to expand and strengthen your knowledge in Integrated Engineering. This offers you a quicker, more direct route to chartered engineer status than the BEng programme and has therefore become the preferred route to becoming a chartered engineer. By choosing the MEng you will benefit from advanced learning in design and management and an appreciation of the techniques required to manage and organise a multi-disciplinary engineering design project.
The Year in Europe Programme
The Year in Europe programme is also an enhancement of the MEng programmes, whereby you will spend a year attending a Higher Education establishment in Germany. Your year in Europe is undertaken after completing your first three years of study in Cardiff, so the MEng programme will take five years to complete.
At Cardiff, we place a great emphasis on flexibility, and appreciate that you may be unsure of your future and which path to choose. If you are unable to decide which degree programme is the right one for you, you can change your course at a later date.
Course Structure:
THERMOFLUIDS 1
MECHANICS 1
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
NETWORK ANALYSIS
One module from (compulsory for year in Europe only):
FRENCH FOR YEAR IN EUROPE
GERMAN FOR YEAR IN EUROPE
SPANISH FOR YEAR IN EUROPE
In 2010, 89% of the School’s graduates were in employment or further study within six months of graduation. Our graduates occupy key positions in leading firms where engineering skills are required, such as Halcrow, Atkins, BP, BAe Sytems, RWE npower, Mott McDonald, Network Rail, Rolls Royce, Ford, Tata Steel, Nokia, Bosch, and beyond. Our graduates have also moved on to work within local governments, UK and international utility companies and organisations such as Climate Energy and GlaxoSmithKline.
If you are seeking to formally enhance your degree, choosing the Year in Industry programme at Cardiff is a good option as we have an official partnership with the City and Guilds of London Institute which will enable you to achieve the Senior Award of Licentiateship after successfully completing your placement. This is a professional qualification which rewards work related competence and expertise and is widely recognised by employers.
