Course summary
A deep and specialist understanding of engineering unlocks a world of different opportunities. At Swansea University there is plenty of choice when it comes to engineering degrees. You can choose to concentrate your interest in a number of fields from aerospace, civil and chemical engineering, to electrical, materials science, mechanical and medical. If you do not have typical entry qualifications or are unsure which discipline of engineering is right for you, this foundation year will help you to find out. The integrated Engineering Foundation Year programme can lead to any full engineering degree. It is not a qualification in its own right, but the first year of a four-year BEng degree. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider industry. 7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025) 8th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Guardian University Guide 2025) 12th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025) We offer Year in Industry plus Year Abroad schemes, enriching our students' experiences and enhancing their employability. Graduates of Engineering degrees at Swansea are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Satellite Design Engineer
- Rocket Scientist
- Metallurgist
- Product Development Scientist
- Clinical Engineer/Scientist
- Prosthetic Design Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Modules
In Year 0, you will typically study areas including: Fundamentals of Engineering Design, Foundation Mathematics for Engineers I, Chemistry of Materials, Fundamentals of Engineering Science, Foundation Mathematics for Engineers II, Applied Engineering.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H101
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Bay Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements:- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
GCSEs: Minimum of two A grades to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP