BEng Engineering (with a foundation year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) Engineering (with a foundation year), an engineering degree designed to build academic foundations and professional expertise. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, and Engineering Design. The curriculum includes a foundation year focusing on mathematics and physics before progressing to standard degree study, and holds accreditation from the IET towards Chartered Engineer status. The course begins with unassigned foundational modules including Mathematics 1, Physics 1, and Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 1. Year one introduces core concepts through Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Engineering Project 1. Year two develops technical capabilities with Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Engineering Project 2, Manufacturing and Fabrication, and Control, Sensors and Instrumentation. The final year centres on an Individual Final Project alongside optional modules covering topics such as Renewable Power Generation, Robotics Design and Construction, and Electric Powertrain Design.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB If you already have, or are currently studying A level Maths you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year. IB: 31 points. If you are studying Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Standard Level or Higher Level, please apply for one of our degree courses without a foundation year. BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
- Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics 2
- Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 2
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Engineering Project 1
- Materials and Mechanics
- Analogue Electronics
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Engineering Project 2
- Manufacturing and Fabrication
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Individual Final Project
- Renewable Power Generation
- Communications Systems and Digital Communications
- Biomedical Engineering
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Medical Physics
- Product Design, Development and Commercialization
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Micro-mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and Systems
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Mechanical Design and Kinematics
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. The £41,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York do next?
85% 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 University of York?
83% 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 University of York?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BEng Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.