Swansea,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University
Swansea University
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Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,250
(c. USD29,688.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A profound and specialized grasp of engineering opens doors to diverse career paths. Swansea University offers a wide array of engineering degree options. Students can focus their studies across various disciplines including aerospace, civil, chemical, electrical, materials science, mechanical, and medical engineering. For those without standard entry requirements or uncertain about their preferred engineering field, this foundation year provides clarity. The integrated Engineering Foundation Year serves as the initial phase of a four-year BEng program, paving the way to any full engineering degree—though it isn't a standalone qualification. Throughout the program, students' growing analytical skills merge with practical experience using cutting-edge technology, cultivating abilities essential for thriving in the engineering sector.
Swansea's Engineering graduates embark on rewarding career journeys across multiple industries. Potential career paths include: Aircraft Design Engineer, Satellite Design Engineer, Rocket Scientist, Metallurgist, Product Development Specialist, Clinical Engineer/Scientist, Prosthetic Design Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, or Control and Instrumentation Engineer.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds for the Engineering Foundation Year. Each application is considered on a case-by case basis, depending on the educational background and work experience of the applicant.
For A level or IB students, our standard offer is BCC at A level, or 26 at IB.
Students studying for BTEC or other vocational qualifications, who might not have the right pre-requisite Mathematical background for Year 1 entry, may also apply for this scheme. BTEC entry requirements for the Foundation Year are DDD, with D in all Mathematics modules.
All applicants are also expected to hold minimum B grades at GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and all sciences, including at least two A grades.
Mature students with relevant work experience, or access courses with a good mathematical and science content, are also considered for this scheme, an interview may be required.
32 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE AS level. For subjects in Accounting and Finance, a minimum Grade C Maths GCSE is required, IELTS - 5.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)
For A level or IB students, our standard offer is BCC at A level, or 26 at IB.
Students studying for BTEC or other vocational qualifications, who might not have the right pre-requisite Mathematical background for Year 1 entry, may also apply for this scheme. BTEC entry requirements for the Foundation Year are DDD, with D in all Mathematics modules.
All applicants are also expected to hold minimum B grades at GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and all sciences, including at least two A grades.
Mature students with relevant work experience, or access courses with a good mathematical and science content, are also considered for this scheme, an interview may be required.
32 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE AS level. For subjects in Accounting and Finance, a minimum Grade C Maths GCSE is required, IELTS - 5.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Tuition
GBP
22,250