Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Course summary
Why choose this course
Become an astronautics and space engineering specialist at Surrey.
Having pioneered the UK 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.
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Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.
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Hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team (champions in 2021 and 2022), and our Team Peryton rocketry and satellite design teams (both category winners in 2023).
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With our strong heritage in space study, we're widely recognised as one of the best astronautical engineer universities in the UK.
Our astronautics and space engineering degree will prepare you for a career in space, research and development or you could transfer into other engineering sectors.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study
On our astronautics and space engineering course, you’ll apply your knowledge through projects on which you'll work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This means you'll gain practical, hands-on experience of the technologies which are so crucial for successful space missions.
You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng astronautics and space engineering degree. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.
Modules
Course Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Surrey has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAA
Overall:
AAA-AAB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
AAA-AAB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherAAAAB-AAABB
Overall:
AAAAB-AAABB
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
AAAAB-AAABB
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
Overall:
QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 45 level 3 credits at Distinction - 39 level 3 credits at Distinction and 6 level 3 credits at Merit. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade B.
Required Subjects:
Modules must be in relevant subjects.
QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 45 level 3 credits at Distinction - 39 level 3 credits at Distinction and 6 level 3 credits at Merit. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade B.
Required Subjects:
Modules must be in relevant subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).
Scottish Advanced HigherAAA-AAB
Overall:
AAA-AAB
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
AAA-AAB
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35-34
Overall:
35-34
Required Subjects:
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and HL5/SL6 in another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
35-34
Required Subjects:
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and HL5/SL6 in another STEM subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with AAA-AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-levels in Mathematics and another STEM subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C).
Pass overall with AAA-AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-levels in Mathematics and another STEM subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD-DDD
Overall:
D*DD-DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma and A Level Mathematics grade B.
Required Subjects:
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering. A-level Mathematics grade B.
D*DD-DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma and A Level Mathematics grade B.
Required Subjects:
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering. A-level Mathematics grade B.
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level AAB
Overall:
AAA-AAB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
AAA-AAB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics and another STEM subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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