Automotive Programmes
Swansea Metropolitan University has, for many years, offered programmes designed to develop and enhance the engineering skills of those wishing to enter the automotive industry. The Swansea Metropolitan University School of Automotive Engineering now offers a wide range of programmes but all are based on the fundamental philosophy of supporting sophisticated and high level analytical work with practical, hands on engineering activity. With numerous laboratory and workshop areas available to support students in their work we believe that we are able to offer a unique experience to those studying here.
The programmes offered are:
Students have access to an extensive range of resources that include:-
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Engine laboratory with a range of engine dynamometers and test engines
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Two race preparation workshops with fabrication, data acquisition and set up facilities
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Motorcycle workshop with dedicated test and service equipment
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Automotive workshop with sophisticated diagnostic equipment for engine and vehicle systems and engine and chassis system test rigs
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Materials laboratory with a range of modern test equipment
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Manufacturing centre with traditional machine tools, Haas CNC turning and machining centres, steriolithographic and 3-D scanning equipment
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Two CAE laboratories with software including suspension analysis, Pi Research and 2-D data acquisition, SDRC Ideas for 3-D modelling and Finite Element Analysis, Fluent for Computational Fluid Dynamics, Matlab for systems simulation and Ricardo WAVE and GT Power for engine simulation and analysis
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Working closely with the staff at nearby Pembrey Circuit we are able to test our competition cars and motorcycles on track. The permanent Swansea Service Park for Wales Rally GB in Felindre is on the edge of Swansea and the opportunities this presents for student involvement in the Rally continue to grow.
The BEng Motorsport Engineering and Design, the BEng Automotive Engineering and the BEng Motorcycle Engineering programmes all have common themes of Engineering Design and Analysis of Power Train, Chassis and Suspension Systems related to the specific programme being followed. Individual / group projects and subject specific assignment work enable the student to tailor the programme to their own needs and career aspirations.
Typical BEng Programme ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 A levels including Maths at Grade C to give a total of
200 UCAS Points
BTEC Diploma with Distinction in Maths and Science, or
AVCE (12 unit) at Grade BB including A grades in Maths and Science, or
Irish Leaving Cert with CCCC at Honours including Maths, or
Scottish Highers with CCCC at Higher level including Maths
Other Skills Considered
Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration. In such cases, they must provide evidence of capacity to pursue the course successfully. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme.
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