Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

5th in UK career prospects

Guardian University Guide 2026

Engineering class room

Course Overview

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.

Why Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

  • 11th in the UK (Guardian University guide 2026)
  • 5th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2026)
  • 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.

Your Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year Experience

A selection of flexibly structured degree paths means you will have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year.

Optional modules are commonly offered in the later years of study, helping to closely align the degree with your interests.

A range of high grade state-of-the-art facilities across all our disciplines keeps learning fresh and modern throughout your degree course.

Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

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

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications.

Typical A level Offer

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Engineering with Deferred Choice of Specialism with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)