Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

Swansea University
5.0
4 reviews
  • I have improved my English knowledge well.
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  • The lectures were good and understandable also they offer good quality. The university facilities were nice.
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  • Great experience so far, met great people on the go, though at times things were stressful but worth it.
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Bachelor's degree

In Singleton Park

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
The Engineering Integrated Foundation course is just the same as any other year of engineering. As a student on the course, you will be allocated an academic mentor and will have regular tutorials throughout the year alongside the lectures, laboratory and seminar classes.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

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 and science content, are also considered for this scheme; an interview may be...

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Reviews

5.0
excellent
  • I have improved my English knowledge well.
    ← | →
  • The lectures were good and understandable also they offer good quality. The university facilities were nice.
    ← | →
  • Great experience so far, met great people on the go, though at times things were stressful but worth it.
    ← | →
100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

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Centre rating

CRIDORA

5.0
23/11/2020
About the course: I have improved my English knowledge well.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

ANONYMOUS

5.0
19/11/2020
About the course: The lectures were good and understandable also they offer good quality. The university facilities were nice.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Vasilena Dimova

5.0
03/05/2018
What I would highlight: Great experience so far, met great people on the go, though at times things were stressful but worth it.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Konstantinos Samouilidis

5.0
13/03/2018
What I would highlight: Excellent. Here I was able to meet people with common interests...come to Swansea, is great
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2020
2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

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Subjects

  • Basic
  • Basic IT training
  • Basic IT
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Design
  • Mechanics
  • Engineering

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Year 0Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-040Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Electricity and MagnetismEG-060Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20MechanicsEG-061Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Thermofluid MechanicsEG-062Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Development of Key Skills for EngineersEG-065Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Basic Engineering Analysis 1EG-066Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Basic Engineering Analysis 2EG-080Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Fundamentals of MaterialsEG-085Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Foundation ChemistryEG-086Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Science

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECertCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-108Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering SustainabilityEG-114Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Analysis 1B (Mech & EEE) EG-116Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering Analysis 2B (Mech & EEE) EG-120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Strength of MaterialsEG-160Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Fluid Mechanics 1EG-161Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Thermodynamics 1EG-163Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Design and Laboratory Classes 1EG-165Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering Design 1EG-166Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering MechanicsEG-168Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Engineering Professional DevelopmentEG-180Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Materials EngineeringEG-182Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Manufacturing Technology I

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-243Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Control SystemsEG-260Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Dynamics 1EG-261Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Thermodynamics 2EG-262Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Stress Analysis 1EG-264Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Computer Aided EngineeringEG-268Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Experimental Studies - MechanicalEG-269Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Design of Machine ElementsEG-284Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Manufacturing Technology IIEGA214Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Mechanical Engineering Design 2EGA265Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Fluid Mechanics 2

Optional Modules

Design Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Design Pathway

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-231Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Heat TransferEG-255Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Circuit Analysis

OR

Manufacturing Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Manufacturing Pathway

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-231Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Heat TransferEG-255Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Circuit AnalysisEGA266Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Digital Manufacturing

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameEG-3063Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Control Systems (Mechanical Engineering)EG-353Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Research ProjectEG-362Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Fluid Mechanics 3EG-365Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Manufacturing OptimisationEG-386Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Engineering ManagementEGA324Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Mechanical Engineering PracticeEGA334Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mechanical Engineering Design 3

Optional Modules

Design Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Design Pathway

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Finite Element MethodEG-360Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dynamics 2

OR

Manufacturing Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Manufacturing Pathway

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceEG-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Finite Element MethodEG-360Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Dynamics 2EGA366Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Kinematics and Programming for Robot

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Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)

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