Program Overview

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Civil Engineering with a Foundation year, BEng (Hons)

Overview

Civil engineers are vital to the design of our built environment. From bridges, tunnels and transport systems, to buildings, flood defences and water management, their performance is fundamental to modern society.

This degree gives you a strong grounding in the design and analysis of civil engineering structures.

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.

You will develop complex problem-solving skills, gain the ability to sketch and model engineering solutions and become fully comfortable preparing technical reports.

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 civil engineering industry.

Key Course Details

• UK/EU fee: ｣9,535
• International fee: ｣24,500
• UCAS code: H205
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Duration: 4 years
• Start date: September 2026

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the first year being the foundation year.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Compulsory modules include:

• 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)

Compulsory modules include:

• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Engineering for People Hackathon
• Introduction to Transportation Engineering
• Conceptual Design and Analysis Practice 1
• Applied Mechanics (Aero)
• Engineering Tutorials: Year 1
• Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials
• Surveying and Introductory Highways Design
• Conceptual Design and Analysis Practice 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

Compulsory modules include:

• Geomechanics I
• Civil Engineering Design Methods
• Statistics and Artificial Intelligence for Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering Management
• Research Project Preparation
• Introduction to Transportation Engineering
• Engineering Tutorials: Year 2
• Civil Engineering Design Project
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Structural Mechanics 2
• Dynamics 1 (Med & Civil)

Year 3 (Level 6)

Compulsory modules include:

• Finite Elements for Civil Engineers
• Civil Engineering Design Practice & Management
• Geomechanics II
• Hydrology and Unsteady Flow
• Individual Engineering Project
• Structural Mechanics III
• Engineering of Foundation
• Coastal processes and engineering

Entry Requirements

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

A level (or equivalent) typical offer

CCC-CDD

BTEC

DDD in Engineering or a Science subject. To include Distinctions in all Mathematics Units

UK Access

In Engineering - Minimum of 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 credits at Level 3, to include Distinctions in all Mathematics 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, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course.

Welsh Provision

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course.

Professional Body Accreditation

The courses are accredited by a range of professional institutions. Depending on which course you choose, will depend on which Professional Body accredits your degree.

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by world-class lecturers who are all active researchers. Their research areas of expertise include Energy and Environment, Computational Engineering, Solids, Structures and Coupled Systems, Materials and Sustainable Practice and Transportation Engineering.

Tuition Fees

Start Date | UK | International ---|---|--- September 2025 | ｣9,535 | ｣23,350 September 2026 | ｣9,535 | ｣24,500

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University.

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

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as academic writing, maths and statistics, critical thinking, time management, digital skills, presentation skills, note taking, revision, memory and exam techniques, and English language skills.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now UK, EU and international students.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled.