The School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering – find your postgraduate course and funding options

Postgraduate Study at Swansea University

Swansea University spans two campuses situated in a stunning coastal location, making it a highly desirable place for students to study and conduct research since 1920. 

From master’s degrees to PhD study, Swansea offers postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas which are informed by the latest developments in research and innovation.

The School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, students studying at the School can expect to build on their knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and have a deeper exploration of modern-day technologies to solve real problems and develop cutting-edge solutions. With the current climate emergency and rapidly evolving industrial and business world, more and more organisations are dependent on engineers toBased  find innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of society.

Whether students are seeking to become a pioneering engineer in industry or to have an impactful career in research, Swansea’s highly ranked and accredited postgraduate course offering will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge required to get ahead of the curve in their professional development.

Why Choose Swansea?

• Ranked in the top 135 in the world for Engineering: Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing  (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025)
• In the top 100 European Institutions (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025)
• 5^th in the UK for Impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
• Welsh University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2025)

Outstanding Facilities

Based on the beach-fronted Bay Campus, the school is equipped with world-class facilities that empower students to excel in their chosen engineering fields. Students can have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, including a £1.2 million wind tunnel which was used by The Great British cycling team to test how fast they could cycle with their helmet designs. There is also a Flight Simulator which allows students to create different environments to test-fly aircrafts. Other impressive facilities include an advanced manufacturing workshop, a concrete lab, a fluids lab, a virtual reality suite and much more.

More about the facilities at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Our Subject Areas – Find Your Perfect Course

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computational Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Leadership and Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsensors and Actuators
• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy
• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Engineering Management
• Telecommunications

Funding – Scholarships & Bursaries

We understand that the cost of your studies is one of the most important factors when deciding on a postgraduate degree. Swansea offers a number of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you fund your studies. For the most up-to-date information on funding opportunities, visit our website.