BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Engineering with a Foundation Year entry route. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. The Foundation Year serves as an entry route to the first year of a chosen BEng specialism, requiring a 50% average to progress. Students can select from disciplines including civil, electrical, mechanical, and medical engineering, with sandwich year options available in many of these.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 69%
- Left higher education: 31%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
Modules
- Electrical Circuits and Analysis
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Introduction to Calculus
- Engineering Principles
- Applied Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £44,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
82% 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 a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
69% of students continued into their second year, and 31% left higher education.