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Engineering at UEA
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Find out moreBEng (Hons) Engineering with a Foundation Year
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
- UCAS Course Code
- H10F
- Typical Offer
- CCC
- Contextual Offer
- CDD
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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90%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
Why BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year at UEA?
Build confidence in mathematics, science, and engineering before progressing to our accredited BEng Engineering degree. This course is ideal if you want to strengthen your knowledge before starting undergraduate engineering studies.
Why choose UEA
- Supportive foundation: Develop core skills in maths, physics, engineering, computing, and academic study
- Clear progression: Progress to BEng Engineering once you successfully complete the foundation year
- Inclusive pathway: Designed for students from non-traditional, vocational, or varied academic backgrounds
What is BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year?
This course includes an initial foundation year followed by the full accredited BEng Engineering degree. It prepares you academically and practically for undergraduate engineering study.
During the foundation year, you’ll study maths, physics, computing, and the basics of engineering. You’ll build your confidence, improve your problem-solving skills, and develop essential academic skills.
After completing the foundation year, you’ll enter year one of the BEng Engineering degree. You’ll develop broad engineering knowledge and the practical skills employers look for.
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Accreditations
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Careers
Career Pathways
Following your foundation year, you’ll progress onto one of our Engineering degrees.
Our engineering graduates go on to succeed in a wide range of engineering careers, such as:
- Graduate Engineer: Apply engineering principles to design, test and improve systems across multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Mechanical Engineer: Design, analyse, and optimise mechanical systems, components and processes across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors
- Electrical or Electronic Engineer: Develop and maintain electrical systems, control technologies and electronic devices
- Energy Engineer: Work on renewable, nuclear or power systems to support sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions
- Engineering Consultant: Provide technical analysis, design advice and problem-solving expertise to clients across a variety of industries
Career Support
Career development is embedded throughout the course from the foundation year onwards.
You’ll have opportunities to network with industry partners who are invested in your success, supporting your personal development and helping you build the confidence to achieve your career ambitions.
You’ll also benefit from expert guidance through Career Central, UEA’s dedicated careers service, offering tailored advice, skills development and career support to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
After your foundation year, you’ll join one of our Engineering degrees.
Graduates progress into engineering roles across industry, technology, energy, manufacturing and consultancy. Many also choose to pursue further study, including specialist MSc programmes or research degrees.
Our IET-accredited programmes support progression towards Incorporated Engineer status and, with further experience, Chartered Engineer registration.
Study and Modules
Structure
Our BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year helps you build the science knowledge and study skills you need before starting a full engineering degree. It’s designed to give you a strong academic base so you can move confidently into undergraduate engineering study.
During the foundation year, you’ll study core subjects such as mathematics, physics, computing and introductory engineering. These modules help you develop the knowledge, confidence and problem-solving skills needed for degree-level learning.
You’ll also be supported by an academic adviser who’ll guide you through your studies and help you choose the right modules as you progress towards your degree.
You’ll gain credits for each foundation year module through a mix of coursework and exams. After successfully completing the year, you can progress to one of our BEng engineering degrees. High-performing students may also have the option to transfer to an MEng programme.
Throughout your studies, you’ll build valuable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving which are highly valued by employers.
For the years of study after the foundation year, please see the full BEng Engineering course.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
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Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Teaching follows a supportive learning approach designed to prepare you for undergraduate study.
You’ll study mathematics, science and introductory engineering through lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and practical projects. Along the way, you’ll develop problem-solving, teamwork and academic study skills that are essential for engineering.
Small-group teaching and access to modern facilities help to create a supportive learning environment, enabling you to transition smoothly into degree-level study.
Assessment
Assessment is varied and aligned with the course learning outcomes, helping you build the knowledge and skills needed for undergraduate engineering study.
You’ll complete a mix of coursework, tests and practical tasks designed to develop your technical understanding, confidence, and independent learning skills.
Regular feedback supports your progress and helps you continue improving throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK fee-paying students. Choose UK above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
CCC.
Contextual offer: CDD.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM.
Contextual: MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass. Any subject is acceptable.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
28 points overall.
Irish Leaving Certificate
6 subjects at H4.
Scottish Highers
BBCCC.
Scottish Advanced Highers
DDD. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
Progression from a Foundation Year may also be dependent on meeting the prerequisite module requirements of the course you wish to progress to. Please note subsequent changes to study or course can affect your tuition fee liability and the amount you are required to pay.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: