Program Overview

Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

Overview

The BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year is a four-year full-time degree that combines a foundation year with a full-time BEng degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This program is designed for students who do not have the necessary qualifications to enter the first year of the BEng degree directly.

Key Course Details

• UK/EU Fees: ｣9,535 (Year 1)
• International Fees: ｣24,500 (Year 1)
• UCAS Code: H605
• Mode of Study: Campus-based
• Typical Offer: CCC-CDD (A-level)
• Location: Bay Campus

Course Overview

From the world wide web and global mobile phone networks, to digital music players and renewable energy sources, Electronic and Electrical Engineering shapes the everyday world around us. Highly skilled graduates in this field are in high demand and have opportunities to work all over the world.

Modules

The course is divided into several modules, including:

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design
• Foundation Mathematics for Engineers I and II
• Chemistry of Materials
• Fundamentals of Engineering Science
• Applied Engineering
• Digital Design
• Microcontrollers
• Circuit Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics
• Instrumentation and Control
• Signals and Systems
• Analogue Design
• Power Engineering
• Introduction to Electromagnetics
• AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analysis
• Electrical Machines
• Electronic Materials and Devices
• Embedded System Design
• Research Project Preparation
• Applied Electromagnetics
• Electrical Machines Laboratory
• Electronic Circuits
• Control Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electronic Circuits Laboratory
• Engineering Management
• Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
• Power Electronics
• Individual Engineering Project
• Communications
• Integrated Circuit Design
• Microwave Circuits and Antennas
• Nanoelectronics

Entry Requirements

• A-level: CCC-CDD
• BTEC: DDD in Engineering or a Science subject
• UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, and 3 credits at Level 3
• T Levels: Merit
• Mixed Qualifications: 104 UCAS tariff points
• 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. These include lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions, as well as digital learning tools.

Welsh Provision

There is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. However, students can access support through Academi Hywel Teifi, including an interview through the medium of Welsh, correspondence in Welsh, and the opportunity to write and submit coursework in Welsh.

Professional Body Accreditation

The BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for 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 Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Nanoscale Electronic Materials, Next Generation Communications, and much more.

Tuition Fees

• UK/EU Fees: ｣9,535 (Year 1)
• International Fees: ｣24,500 (Year 1)

Funding and Scholarships

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

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including travel to and from campus, printing, photocopying, binding, stationery, 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. Our career support services include employability workshops, individual advice, and help with finding jobs, internships, and volunteering opportunities.

Academic Support

As well as subject-specific support from 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.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. International summer programs are open to students from all schools, typically ranging from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA, and Europe.

How to Apply

Apply now through UCAS or our Clearing System. International students may also apply through UCAS.