BEng Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng Honours in Engineering, a four-year undergraduate programme. The foundation year builds core knowledge in mathematics, applied mechanics, material science, and programming. Completion guarantees progression to one of several BEng degree routes, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
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What students say
Based on about 223 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 142 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 63%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 79%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 470 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 28%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering with Foundation Year at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £48,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering with Foundation Year at Newcastle 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 Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
86% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering with Foundation Year at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.