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Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Design, operate and build electronic systems for the space environment. Gain the engineering skills needed for a career in the space industry.

Our course takes you beyond the engineering difficulties of designing equipment for use on Earth’s surface. Instead, you'll develop the skills needed to design and build systems and platforms for the hostile environment of space.

Your first two years introduce you to elements of project management, engineering processes, professional practice, ethics and sustainability. Because of a common course structure, you can switch between our electronic and electrical engineering BEng and MEng degrees and decide whether you want to go on placement up until the end of your second year.

You'll grow your understanding of electrical engineering science before specialising in electronics and communications technologies with elements of space and planetary science. Your learning will be supported by the latest theory and practice in spacecraft engineering, space electronics, Earth observation, the space environment and weather.

Group and individual projects throughout the degree challenge you to develop bold ideas and apply your knowledge of engineering in creative and innovative ways. Your ability to combine professional and technical engineering knowledge will prepare you for a career in the space industry and a range of other professions.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
Q130
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
Q130
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA - A*AB

Typical offer: AAA or A*AB including A in Mathematics and A in a second science or technology subject Contextual offer: ABB including A in Mathematics and B in one other science or technology subject Alternative offers with additional study: AAB including A in Mathematics and one other science or technology subject plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD - DDD

If you are studying a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering alone: D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Engineering including a Distinction in the Further Engineering Mathematics unit. If you are also studying A level Mathematics alongside your Extended Diploma: DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Engineering plus grade A in A level Mathematics. We may be able to consider an application from you if you are studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, IT or Music Technology/Production alongside an A level in Mathematics. In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 3 credits

A pass the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including calculus) achieved at Distinction.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and one other science or technology subject. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 6 in one other science or technology subject. We accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science as a science subject for this course. Mathematics is required at Higher Level. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying a science or technology subject at Standard Level instead of Higher Level. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in one science or technology subject at Standard Level. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 5 in one other science or technology subject. We accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science as a science subject for this course.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - D*D*D* - D*DD

If you are studying a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering alone: D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering including a Distinction in the Applied Maths for Engineering unit. If you are also studying A level Mathematics alongside your Extended Diploma: D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering plus grade A in A level Mathematics. We are able to consider the above qualifications in Engineering. If you are not taking an A level in Mathematics alongside your CTEC, then you must be studying and achieve a Distinction in the following units: Applied Maths for Engineering. In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh) - Not accepted

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh) - Not accepted

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh) - Not accepted

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - Not accepted

T Level - D

D overall with grade A* in the core component in a Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the T Level qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

GCSE requirements: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 21 other electrical and electronic engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Bath, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
AAB Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

90% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Home (UK) fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and are subject to parliamentary approval.

For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

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