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.
Students have access to an extensive range of resources that include:-
Engine laboratory with a range of engine dynamometers and test engines
Two race preparation workshops with fabrication, data acquisition and set up facilities
Motorcycle workshop with dedicated test and service equipment
Automotive workshop with sophisticated diagnostic equipment for engine and vehicle systems and engine and chassis system test rigs
Materials laboratory with a range of modern test equipment
Manufacturing centre with traditional machine tools, Haas CNC turning and machining centres, steriolithographic and 3-D scanning equipment
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
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.
