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Space Systems Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Part-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Overview

Develop your engineering role in the space or aerospace sector with this work-based degree, and help meet the challenges faced at the next frontier in technology.

With this degree apprenticeship in space systems engineering, you'll develop skills in systems engineering, hardware design, coding and the commercial application of your new abilities. You'll be studying on day release, which means you'll be able to apply your new knowledge to your workplace throughout your study, giving you and your employer a toolkit to meet the skills gap identified by the UK Space Agency.

You'll learn practical methods to apply contemporary space engineering practice in your career, whether in spacecraft operation and aerospace design, or in earthbound fields that can benefit from innovation in technology. You'll also build your connections with commercial and academic operators in the sector, develop your understanding of industry's current state, and position yourself to steer a course through the possibilities of outer space.

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Modules

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year

• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/beng-hons-space-systems-engineering-degree-apprenticeship#modules

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Part-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 13 September 2027

Application codes

Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
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Application codes

Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC-BBC

104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a relevant subject.

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
104-112

104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104-112 Tariff points to include a relevant subject.

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

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

24 points from the IB Diploma, with 444 at Higher Level, to include a relevant subject.

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

Must be in a relevant subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H4H4-H3H3H3H3H4

To include a Higher Level in a numerical subject.

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

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

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

104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels one of which must be a relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U score of 44-48, to include a relevant subject.

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and mathematics qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Portfolio
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Other
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.

Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.

For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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