Civil Engineering with a Foundation year, BEng (Hons) at Swansea University

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 was ranked 13th in the UK by the Times Good University Guide 2019.
• 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.

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