Engineering

Our research is making an impact on some of society's biggest challenges and along with our student centred teaching this makes the School a great place to study.

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Degrees in the area of Civil Engineering (including structural, BIM & Smart Engineering, geoenvironmental and water)
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11 November, 11:00 - 14:00
Degrees in the area of Electrical/Electronic Engineering (including communications technology, electrical energy and compound semiconductors)
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Degrees in the area of Mechanical Engineering (including manufacturing and sustainable energy)
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Introduction to Engineering at Cardiff University Webinar
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Why study with us

A leading research school

We are one of the top ten engineering research departments in the UK and the impact of our research was recognised as top in the UK in the latest government Research Excellence Framework (REF) survey.

Wide range of courses

We provide a wide range of master's degree programmes which have been accredited by the professional engineering institutions, and our PhD opportunities cover all of the major engineering disciplines.

Excellent graduate prospects

As a postgraduate student, you will have excellent career prospects as we have close links with industry and our graduates are highly regarded by employers.

If you study with us, you will be joining a department with a vibrant research culture and a strong commitment to teaching. As a research led department, our excellent laboratory facilities receive continual investment and you will be able to conduct your research project alongside internationally recognised research groups.

Dr Michael Harbottle Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Our talks and videos

A message from our Head of School

Our Head of School, Professor Sam Evans, welcomes you to the School of Engineering.

Postgraduate study in the School of Engineering

Our students and staff discuss PhD and MSc degrees, the opportunities available, and what it's like to study with us,

PhD opportunities in compound semiconductor manufacturing

Professor Peter Smowton, Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, talks about the PhD opportunities available at Cardiff. Learn all about why compound semiconductors are so important, our interdisciplinary and practical approach, and the structure of the PhD itself.

Advanced Mechanical Engineering (MSc)

Our staff and students tell you about our MSc course in Advanced Mechanical Engineering.

Civil engineering

Dr Aled Davies takes you through our four MSc courses in civil, structural, geoenvironmental and hydroenvironmental engineering.

Electrical Energy Systems (MSc)

Our staff and students tell you about the MSc in Electrical Energy Systems.

Building Information Modelling (MSc)

Hear from Dr Tom Beach as to why you should consider studying on our MSc in Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Sustainable Energy and Environment (MSc)

Dr Valera-Medina introduces the MSc Sustainable Energy and Environment including the main features of the course, our students, careers and facilities.

Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering (MSc)

Hear about the course, our students, our facilities, and the career prospects for graduates.

Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)

Dr Roberto Quaglia describes the benefits of studying on our MSc in Compound Semiconductor Electronics.

Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship (MSc)

Hear how joining our MSc Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship will help you develop your career.

Our postgraduate taught programmes

We offer specialist degree programmes which are carefully designed to help you upgrade your engineering knowledge and skills and to specialise in a particular area. Our balanced programmes include a major research element and our strong industrial links feed into the teaching content and research projects.

Course	Qualification	Mode
Advanced Mechanical Engineering	MSc	Full time
Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering	MSc	Full time
Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering	MSc	Full time, Part time
Civil and Water Engineering	MSc	Full time, Part time
Civil Engineering	MSc	Full time, Part time
Communication Technology and Entrepreneurship	MSc	Full time
Compound Semiconductor Electronics	MSc	Full time
Electrical Energy Systems	MSc	Full time
Manufacturing Engineering Innovation & Management	MSc	Full time
Structural Engineering	MSc	Full time, Part time
Sustainable Energy and Environment	MSc	Full time, Part time
Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering	MSc	Full time, Part time
Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering with a Research Year	MSc	Full time
Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering with a Year in Industry	MSc	Full time with sandwich year

Our postgraduate research programmes

We offer a wide range of postgraduate research opportunities across the core disciplines of civil, electrical and electronic, and mechanical engineering. Within these disciplines, there are many specialist areas such as communications, energy and the environment, medical engineering, materials and nanotechnology.

Engineering (PhD, MPhil and EngD)

View our range of full and part-time opportunities in Energy and Environment Health, Technology and the Digital World Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing.