Overview

The complexity and sophistication of modern engineering requires a multidisciplinary approach. Industry is therefore seeking engineers with broad knowledge and skilled in more than one of the traditional engineering disciplines. 

The Integrated Engineering course from Cardiff University embraces many aspects of electrical, electronic, mechanical and manufacturing engineering. 

You will also become familiar with the role of engineering within the business environment, as particular attention is paid to economics, management and law.

Choosing this four-year Cardiff MEng Integrated Engineering degree offers you a quicker, more direct route to Chartered Engineer status than the three-year BEng.

The MEng allows you to use the last two years to expand and strengthen your knowledge. You will benefit from advanced learning in design and management and an appreciation of the techniques needed to manage and organise a multidisciplinary engineering design project.

Other Cardiff University Integrated Engineering courses include:

• A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of engineering if you choose a BEng course
• The opportunity to follow a sandwich year in industry if you choose the relevant four-year BEng or five-year MEng degree option
• The opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for one semester if you choose the relevant MEng (International) degree option
• The opportunity to study a language if you choose the relevant MEng degree option with a sandwich year at a university in France, Germany or Spain

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of the course include:

• Fast-track route to Chartered Engineer status
• The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Energy Institute
• The integrated course, which draws on modules taught across the School, benefits from the ‘Excellent’ teaching rating achieved by the School
• The facilities that come with a successful research unit
• The opportunity to learn from leaders in their fields, through direct access to academic staff, many of whom are Chartered Engineers or have worked in industry
• An open and engaging culture between students and staff
• Some external scholarships may be available from the UK Power Academy and UK Electronic Skills Foundation UKESF (Cardiff is a member of both schemes)

Career prospects

Our integrated engineering graduates hold key positions in leading firms such as Halcrow, Atkins, BP, BAE Systems, 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 government, UK and international utility companies and organisations such as Climate Energy and GlaxoSmithKline.

Being at the forefront of engineering research means Cardiff has excellent links with industry. These links have been developed with companies, both in the UK and overseas, through our Year in Industry schemes and through consultancy work by staff. This involves advising on matters such as energy policy, bridge design, magnetic materials and semiconductor devices.

In 2015/16, 95% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.

Jobs

• Civil engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Graduate mechanical engineer