Study Computational Engineering, MSc at Swansea University in the UK, Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Computational Engineering benefits from the position of Swansea University at the forefront of international research in computational engineering.

This course harnesses the expertise of academic staff to provide you with world class postgraduate training.

Our globally renowned engineers pioneer the development of numerical techniques such as the finite element method, as well as computational procedures that help to solve complex engineering problems.

You will gain a practical understanding of computer modelling, and how it plays a critical role in engineering, science and emerging areas of interdisciplinary research.

Accredited by the JBM, this MSc also gives a comprehensive foundation in the finite element method in engineering mechanics.

Students will also achieve PgDip exit award during this course.

YOUR COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Over the course you will use mathematical modelling and computational methods to solve complex problems.

You will learn techniques that play an increasingly instrumental role in industry and understand how methodology can be applied to fields such as medicine and the life sciences.

Your studies will be based at the Zienkiewicz Centre for Computational Engineering, which has excellent computing facilities including a state-of-the-art multi-processor supercomputer, with virtual reality facilities and high-speed networking.

COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Computational Engineering MSc are well placed for rewarding specialist opportunities.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers鈥� talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Which department am I in?

Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢22,250.00 (US$ 28,734) per year

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Bay Campus

Fabian Way,

Swansea,

SA1 8EN, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

Usually the entry requirements for the MSc Computational Engineering course is a first or second class honours degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar relevant science discipline. You will also need to have an overall mark of at least 55%, however performance in key modules will also be considered. If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.