Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

Overview

Studying a Chemical Engineering degree provides expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills critical to the application of engineering to industry.

Chemical engineers work closely with processes that turn raw materials into valuable products for human use. Their skills ensure that natural resources are used sustainably, and the disposal of by-products is conducted in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner.

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.

This professionally accredited degree course provides knowledge and skills across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open.

As you progress, your growing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider chemical engineering industry.

Key Course Details

• UK/EU Fees: ｣9,535 (2026)
• International Fees: ｣25,950 (2026)
• UCAS Code: H835
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: CCC-CDD
• Location: Bay Campus

Modules

The course is divided into four years, each with a set of compulsory modules.

Year 0 (Level 3) - Foundation Year

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design
• Foundation Mathematics for Engineers I
• Chemistry of Materials
• Fundamentals of Engineering Science
• Engineering Tutorials: Foundation Year
• Foundation Mathematics for Engineers II
• Applied Engineering

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Chemical Process Principles
• Heat Transfer
• Chemical Engineering Skills
• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
• Engineering Mathematics (Biomedical and Chemical)
• Engineering Tutorials: Year 1
• Chemical Process Analysis and Design
• Chemistry for Engineers
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering Science

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Separation Processes
• Instrumentation Measurement and Control
• Thermodynamics of Process Design
• Fluid Flow
• Process and Pilot Plant Operations A
• Process and Pilot Plant Operations B
• Engineering Tutorials: Year 2
• Low Carbon Technologies
• Biochemical Engineering I
• Reactor Design
• Process Design and Simulation
• Process Modelling

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Safety and Loss Prevention
• Chemical Engineering Design Project Group Work Elements
• Chemical Engineering Design Project Individual Work Elements
• Reactor Design II
• Separation Processes II
• Process Equipment Design
• Engineering Management
• Process Equipment Selection and Control
• Particulate Systems
• Low Carbon Technologies

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

A Level

• Typical offer: CCC-CDD

BTEC

• DDD in Engineering or a Science subject, with a Distinction in Mathematics Units

UK Access

• 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, and 3 credits at Level 3, with Distinctions in all Maths modules

T Levels

• Merit

Mixed Qualifications

• 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications

International Baccalaureate

• 26 points

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods.

Welsh Provision

There is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. However, the University can provide support for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh.

Professional Body Accreditation

The BEng Chemical Engineering at Swansea University is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the educational requirement for Further Learning for Engineering Council registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by world-class lecturers who are all active researchers. Their research areas of expertise include Advanced Processes, Complex Fluids, Sustainable Resources, Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, and more.

Tuition Fees

• UK: ｣9,535 (2026)
• International: ｣25,950 (2026)

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including travel, printing, and equipment costs.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey, helping you build a bright future.

Academic Support

The Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops, and one-to-one support in areas such as academic writing, maths, and critical thinking.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

You can find out more about study abroad opportunities on the University's website.

How to Apply

You can apply through UCAS or the University's website. International students may also apply through UCAS or the University's website.