Astronautics and Space Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation ...Read more


Foundation courses

A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.


Life as a foundation year student

During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.


Why choose this course

-Having pioneered the small satellite industry 40 years ago, the Surrey Space Centre designs and builds innovative commercial satellites to launch into orbit. This means our BEng and MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering courses give you a unique opportunity to learn from inspiring academics at the forefront of space engineering.-You’ll also have the opportunity to do a Professional Training placement, which is excellent preparation for a technology-based career path.


What you will study

You’ll apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions.You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.

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23/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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12th
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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: mathematics and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

Overall: BBBCCRequired Subjects:mathematics and chemistry or physics.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:CCCRequired Subjects:mathematics and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade C. Required Subjects:Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects.GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English equivalent within Access programme

Overall:29Required Subjects:Chemistry or Physics HL4/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL4/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL4.GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.

Overall:MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics.Required Subjects:A-level Mathematics grade C and BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.Required Subjects: A levels in mathematics and chemistry or physics.

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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