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University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: HFJ0
Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Unlock your potential with our Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year. Dive into the worlds of maths, science and engineering and prepare to join our undergraduate programmes. Develop your key skills and knowledge across our Engineering and Physical Science subjects as you decide which first-year course is right for you. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Essential Mathematics for Engineering
Physics Foundations
Chemistry Essentials
Engineering Principles and Materials
Scientific Thinking and Laboratory Practice
Computational Skills for Scientists
Professional Development and Academic Writing
Advanced Mathematics for Physical Sciences
UCAS Code:HFJ0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Students taking A level Mathematics are not considered. General Studies is not considered. Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics is required |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 5,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of s
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £32,000 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £27,500 | £33,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £34,000 | £42,000 | £52,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
89%Student voice
77%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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