BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year programme begins with a preparatory Foundation Year, designed to equip students with the essential mathematical and scientific knowledge needed for the BEng degree. The degree is highly important, covering fields from global mobile networks to modern renewable energy sources, training students for electrical, electronic, and nanoengineering roles worldwide.
The way students learn is through traditional lectures, lots of hands-on practical lab time, and essential project work, all done using modern, industry-standard equipment. Their progress is measured through a combination of written exams, practical assignments, and major project submissions. This structure gives them great flexibility, as they can choose to add an extra year to their degree to work in the industry or go study abroad at one of the partner universities.
Entry requirements
Candidates are generally required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and outline relevant academic information regarding their studies. An academic reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate any related work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The standard offer for this programme is CCC-CDD at A-level or equivalent qualifications. For those holding BTEC qualifications in relevant subjects, the requirement is DDD - DDD*, with specific requirements for Mathematics modules.
- All applicants must also hold at least two A grades at GCSE (or equivalent), including a minimum of grade B in Mathematics and two other science subjects.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with a minimum of 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
The degree prepares graduates for stimulating careers, with potential roles including:
- Electrical Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
- Network Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Systems Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fees for international students for the first year of the BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year programme are £23,350.
Admission
Applications for this four-year undergraduate programme are submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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