Study Engineering with deferred choice of specialism with a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons) at Swansea University in the UK, Interdepartmental
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Engineering with deferred choice of specialism with a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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

Which department am I in?

Interdepartmental

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,500.00 (US$ 31,640) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Bay Campus

Fabian Way,

Crymlyn Burrows,

Swansea,

SA1 8EN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,500.00 (US$ 31,640) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Bay Campus 1

Fabian Way,

Crymlyn Burrows,

Swansea,

SA1 8EN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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