Engineering (with a foundation year)
University of SussexCourse Overview
The BEng (Hon) Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. About the course By starting your Engineering degree studies at Sussex with our Foundation Year, you can explore a variety of engineering applications and discover what's best for you. You also develop the skills to help you succeed in further study. Whether you're most interested in automotive, electrical or mechanical engineering, you'll learn from our expert faculty and benefit from our links with world-leading companies. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC A-levels should normally include Mathematics with a grade C. Applications from A-level students without Mathematics A-level will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will need to demonstrate aptitude in higher-level Mathematics (for example A-level Physics). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 4. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £38,500 | £48,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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