Engineering with deferred choice of specialism with a Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/>8th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/>12th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/>We offer Year in Industry plus Year Abroad schemes, enriching our students experiences and enhancing their employability.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- Aircraft Design Engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Satellite Design Engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Rocket Scientist<br/><br/><br/>- Metallurgist<br/><br/><br/>- Product Development Scientist<br/><br/><br/>- Clinical Engineer/Scientist<br/><br/><br/>- Prosthetic Design Engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Broadcast Engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Control and Instrumentation Engineer<br/>

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.<br/><br/>With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn't the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she's got a big personality! Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.<br/><br/>As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.<br/><br/>With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.<br/><br/>Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.