BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. The programme includes a foundation year providing an introduction to university-level science study before progression to the main BEng degree. Content is aligned with the Engineering Council's UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), and future accreditation will be sought from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 48 -112 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Left higher education: 24%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Does BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.