Overview

The BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) degree at Swansea University is a four-year undergraduate programme that begins with a foundation year to build your core skills in maths and science before progressing into the main chemical engineering curriculum. After the foundation year, you study the fundamentals of process engineering, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and process control, and apply them through practical labs, design projects and real-world case studies.

Why Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

Swansea University is recognised for its academic excellence, ranking 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality according to the Times Good University Guide 2026. The university also boasts a strong overall positivity score, placing 5th in the UK for student satisfaction as per the NSS 2025. The institution is ranked within the top 251-300 universities globally by QS World University Rankings 2025. Students benefit from a flexible degree structure, allowing opportunities for study abroad or work placements, and a supportive learning environment fostered by a close-knit community among Foundation Year students.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year programme are as follows:

UK Students: £9,535 per year
International Students: £24,700 per year

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Syllabus

The programme encompasses a comprehensive curriculum designed to build a robust foundation in chemical engineering. The modules include:

Foundation Mathematics for Engineers I & II
Chemistry of Materials
Engineering Science
Applied Engineering
Chemical Process Principles
Heat Transfer
Chemical Engineering Skills
Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
Engineering Mathematics (Biomedical and Chemical)

Careers with Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse roles within the chemical engineering sector. Potential career paths include:

Chemical Engineer
Energy Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Product/Process Development Scientist
Technical Plant Manager
Applications Engineer

Swansea University’s strong connections with industry enhance employability prospects, ensuring graduates are ready to meet the demands of the job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Process Principles
Heat Transfer
Chemical Engineering Skills
Engineering Analysis 1C (Chem & Med)
Environmental Awareness for Engineers
Chemical Engineering Science
Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Engineering Analysis 2C (Chem & Med)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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64

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6

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Other requirements

General 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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