BEng Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year
Course overview
Studying an Engineering BEng Honours degree at Swansea is now more accessible to students who do not have the typical entry grades. The integrated Foundation Year is the perfect way to begin a four-year journey. It is a supportive first step that not only gets students ready for degree-level study but also gives them time to decide on their final specialism. Students will not have to rush into choosing between subjects like Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; they can make that choice later. The best part is that once they complete the Foundation Year, their place on the full degree course is guaranteed.
Students will not only learn theory; the academic programme will also develop their analytical skills with practical, hands-on experience using the latest, high-tech equipment. To supercharge their CV and overall experience, they will have the option to spend a year working in the real world on a Year in Industry or broaden their horizons with a Year Abroad. Their learning will be dynamic, delivered through a mix of traditional lectures, seminars, workshops, and important practical sessions, all supported by modern digital tools.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The typical A-Level offer for entry is between CCC and CDD.
- Alternative qualifications include a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD in an Engineering or Science subject, or 26 points in the International Baccalaureate.
- Applicants must also achieve a minimum of two Grade A passes at GCSE level, which must include at least a Grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum overall 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual section scoring less than 5.5.
- Other equivalent recognised English language test scores are also accepted.
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
Graduates from the Engineering programme are prepared for employment across many industries. Potential career paths include:
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Satellite Design Engineer
- Rocket Scientist
- Metallurgist
- Product Development Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the first year (Foundation Year) for international students in this course is £24,500.
Admission
Applications for this programme are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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