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Key Course Details

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4 Year Full Time
UCAS Code
H205
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
BBB-BCC
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021 £ 9,000
4 Year Full Time
UCAS Code
H205
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
BBB-BCC
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021 £ 19,600
4 Year Full Time
UCAS Code
H205
Mode of Study
Campus Based
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Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
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Course 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.

Why Civil Engineering with a Foundation year at Swansea?

Engineering at Swansea University has a strong reputation and attracts students from far and wide. 

Did you know?

  • Civil Engineering at Swansea is ranked 10th in the UK by the Times Good University Guide 2020, and 3rd for Graduate Prospects by The Guardian University League Table 2020.
  • Within six months of graduating, 97% of Civil Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE). 

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

A selection of optional modules are offered in the later years of study, helping to closely align the degree with your interests.

Your Civil Engineering with a Foundation year Experience

As all Engineering Foundation Year students study all the same modules, there is a good rapport amongst students which creates a friendly and supportive study atmosphere.

Civil Engineering with a Foundation year Employment Opportunities

Graduates of Civil Engineering degrees at Swansea are set on course for a range of employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Town Planner
  • Building Services Engineer
  • Engineering Geologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Quantity Surveyor

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Modules

The Engineering integrated Foundation Year programme is a common one which leads on to any of our branches of engineering. It is not a stand-alone qualification, but is the first year of a 4-year BEng degree.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EG-062 Period September-January10Development of Key Skills for Engineers
EG-065 Period September-January20Basic Engineering Analysis 1
EG-080 Period September-January10Fundamentals of Materials
EG-085 Period September-January10Foundation Chemistry
EG-086 Period September-January10Engineering Science
EG-040 Period January-June10Electricity and Magnetism
EG-060 Period January-June20Mechanics
EG-061 Period January-June10Thermofluid Mechanics
EG-066 Period January-June20Basic Engineering Analysis 2

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EG-112 Period September-January10Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials
EG-113 Period September-January10Engineering Analysis 1A (Aero & Civil)
EG-124 Period September-January5Critical Thinking in Engineering
EG-126 Period September-January5Engineering for People Hackathon
EG-127 Period September-January5Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers
EG-129 Period September-January5Critical Logic
EG-166 Period September-January10Engineering Mechanics
EG-196 Period September-January10Graphical Communication for Design
EG-115 Period January-June10Engineering Analysis 2A (Aero & Civil)
EG-120 Period January-June10Strength of Materials (AC)
EG-121 Period January-June10Highway Design and Surveying
EG-122 Period January-June10Conceptual Design
EGA116 Period January-June10Civil Engineering Structural Analysis Practice
EGA117 Period January-June10Fluid Mechanics I

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EG-219 Period September-January10Statistical Methods in Engineering
EG-221 Period September-January10Structural Mechanics IIa
EG-222 Period September-January10Reinforced Concrete Design
EG-223 Period September-January10Basic Soil Mechanics
EG-224 Period September-January10Steel Design
EG-234 Period September-January10Civil Engineering Management
EG-201 Period January-June10Fluid Mechanics II
EG-225 Period January-June10Structural Mechanics IIb
EG-228 Period January-June10Problem Solving in Engineering with Matlab
EG-235 Period January-June10Dynamics 1 (Med & Civil)
EGA200 Period January-June10Civil Engineering Design Practice I
GEL200 Period January-June10Introductory Geology for Engineers

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EG-3067 Period September-January10Finite Elements for Civil Engineers
EG-321 Period September-January10Geomechanics
EG-328 Period September-January10Superstructure Design
EG-329 Period September-January10Hydrology and Unsteady Flow
EG-353 Period September-June30Research Project
EGA331 Period September-January10Coastal processes and engineering
EG-3065 Period January-June20Civil Engineering Design Practice and Management II.
EG-320 Period January-June10Structural Mechanics III
EG-326 Period January-June10Engineering of Foundation

Entry Requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds for the Engineering Foundation Year. Each application is considered on a case-by case basis, depending on the educational background and work experience of the applicant.

For A level or IB students, our standard offer is BBB - BCC at A level, or 26 at IB.

Students studying for BTEC or other vocational qualifications, who might not have the right pre-requisite Mathematical background for Year 1 entry, may also apply for this scheme. BTEC entry requirements for the Foundation Year are DDD, with D in all Mathematics modules.

All applicants are also expected to hold minimum B grades at GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and all sciences, including at least two A grades.

Mature students with relevant work experience, or access courses with a good mathematical and science content, are also considered for this scheme; an interview may be required.

How You're Taught

Teaching during Covid19

Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, this course will be taught in a 'blended' way. This means that some teaching will be done online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be 'live' with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

The exact mix of these activities will vary by discipline and year; not all activities will be used in all cases.

 LIVESELF-DIRECTED
ON-LINE
  • Live streamed lectures
  • Example classes
  • PC Lab classes
  • Individual project meetings
  • Design group meetings
  • Individual mentoring meetings
  • Office hour for each module
  • Guided Learning Programme
  • Preparatory reading
  • Recorded mini-lectures
  • Recorded worked examples
  • Recorded practicals
  • Formative tests and examples
  • Individual project work
ON-CAMPUS
  • Practical classes
  • Conventional lectures
  • Example classes
  • PC Lab classes
  • Practical/PC project work
  • Subject seminars
  • Self-study in library
  • Self-study in PC Labs
  • Design group meetings

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

Some provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this course through the medium of Welsh but there is not yet enough provision to reach 40 credits in each year.

Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

  • Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
  • Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
  • Access to the Arwain mobile app for the latest information about Welsh-medium courses and modules available to download free on the App Store and Google Play.
  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking Academic Mentor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
  • Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

Visit the Welsh Language Rights webpage for further information about Students' rights to use the Welsh Language.

Continuing to study through the medium of Welsh once you leave school or college is a natural step for you and a way of ensuring your chances of getting the best education. The smaller class sizes will provide you with a great opportunity for support. It will also be a valuable addition to your CV and career development. Opportunities are available for students who are fluent and confident in the language as well as for those who are less confident or who are learners. It is also possible to choose Welsh-medium seminar and tutorial classes for modules taught primarily through the medium of English.

Professional Body Accreditation

As a student studying on the foundation year, don’t worry that you will miss out on an accredited engineering degree. You won’t. 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.

The various examples of accreditation organisations include IET, IMechE, IOM3, IChemE, RAeS.

Meet Your Lecturers

The following academic staff will be teaching on the Foundation year of your Engineering degree:

  • Dr Enrico Andreoli
  • Professor Cris Arnold
  • Dr Cecile Charbonneau
  • Dr Charlie Dunnill
  • Dr Karin Ennser
  • Dr Anthony Higgins
  • Dr Stefano Taccheo
  • Dr Chengyuan Wang
  • Dr Alison Williams
  • Professor Geraint Williams
  • Dr Natalie Wint

Tuition Fees

Start Date UK EU International
September 2020 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 19,050
September 2021 £ 9,000 £ 19,600 £ 19,600

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

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.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

EU Transitional Bursary available for September 2021.

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.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi 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. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

  • Travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

The tuition fees do not cover costs incurred personally by the student such as the purchase of books or stationery, printing or photocopying costs.

Students on this course will need to meet the costs of the item below:

  • Pair of safety boots for industrial site visits - £25 cost
  • Residential trip contribution - £30 cost

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the library. All software needed for the course is available on the Engineering network, for use within our PC rooms at Swansea University.

Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus and halls of residence.

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Here in the College of Engineering, we are very proud of the excellent career prospects of our Engineering graduates.

We are continually striving to improve the employability of our students, by cultivating strong relationships with graduate employers and by ensuring our students are as prepared as they can be for the world of work. Find out more about our Careers & Employability service within the College of Engineering here.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, 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
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Providing the best student experience possible is of the utmost importance to us at the College of Engineering, and we have well-established systems and support staff in place in order to facilitate this. We have regular Maths, Chemistry and Software Cafes for students to develop their skills within these areas. Find out more about the student support we offer here.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad.

International summer programmes are open to students from all colleges. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Canada and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

International Students

If you are an international student please find more information about our Foundation Year at The College here.

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