General Engineering with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Engineering and technology

A-Level Entry

CCC - CDD

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Engineering offers an enormous range of career opportunities for graduates. If you do not have typical entry qualifications, or are an overseas student without the entry requirements for the first year, the integrated foundation year is designed to provide wider access to accredited honours degrees.

Why General Engineering with a Foundation Year at Swansea? 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) You will typically learn about:

  • Emerging industries such as robotics, automation and additive manufacturing

  • The impact of engineering on society

  • Managing in a digital world

    You will also:

  • Gain hands-on experience in engineering design

  • Work collaboratively with industry partners and students from Texas A&M on global engineering design

  • Go deeper into a chosen subject with the option to specialise in Manufacturing or Engineering Management

    General Engineering with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities There are a range of careers available to graduates with an BEng Engineering degree, including: Advanced Manufacturing Robotics Automation Engineers Data Scientist Software Engineering The degree is a fantastic launchpad for creating a start-up business and launching innovative smart products. We’ll develop your entrepreneurial mindset, and if you are interested in commercialising any of your ideas, we’ll give you support to start your own device-led business targeting industrial or home customers. * Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - CDD
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2123 Electrical engineers
    3115 Quality assurance technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swansea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000