Engineering with deferred choice of specialism with a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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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 ...Read more

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.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 and Control and Instrumentation Engineer.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
20th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
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Priya
07 Dec 23

Good societies and professor support..Read more

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It’s lovely studying..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - CDD Grades / Points required

A level:

CCC - CDD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,350 per year

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£23,350 per year

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Students from International

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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