BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Astronautics and Space Engineering is an undergraduate engineering degree centred on space systems, satellite technologies, and electronics. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Laboratory Techniques, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year covers fundamental engineering principles through modules such as Electronic Circuits, Computer And Digital Logic, Engineering Mathematics, and Programming In C. The second year progresses to topics in microprocessor organization, object-oriented design, and space missions via modules like Circuits, Control And Communications, Computer Algorithms And Architecture, Space Engineering & Mission Design, and C++ And Object-Oriented Design, alongside an optional module in Computer Networking. The final year involves advanced study in spacecraft dynamics and design through compulsory modules including Space Dynamics And Missions and Space System Design, while optional choices span Control Engineering, Data & Internet Networking, Power Electronics, and Electrical Machines And Power Systems, alongside a substantial Year 3 Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB / Required subjects: mathematics and another STEM subject IB: 33 / Required subjects: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and HL5/SL6 in another STEM subject. BTEC: DDD / Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B and BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 25%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electronic Circuits
- Computer And Digital Logic
- Engineering Mathematics
- Laboratories, Design & Professional Studies I
- Mathematics Ii: Engineering Mathematics
- Electrical Science I
- Programming In C
- Laboratories, Design & Professional Studies Ii
- Circuits, Control And Communications
- Engineering Mathematics Iii
- Computer Algorithms And Architecture
- Laboratories, Design & Professional Studies Iii
- Space Engineering & Mission Design
- Electrical Science Ii
- C++ And Object-Oriented Design
- Laboratories, Design & Professional Studies Iv
- Computer Networking
- Engineering Professional Studies
- Space Dynamics And Missions
- Space System Design
- Control Engineering
- Data & Internet Networking
- Power Electronics
- Electrical Machines And Power Systems
- Year 3 Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,500 and £73,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £16,500 more than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Astronautics and Space Engineering at University of Surrey?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.