MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement
About this course
MEng in Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement, an engineering degree focused on space exploration and satellite systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an integrated professional training placement option. The first year covers electronic circuits, computer and digital logic, engineering mathematics, and electrical science. The second year introduces circuits, control and communications, computer algorithms and architecture, and space engineering and mission design, with optional modules such as computer networking. The third year advances through space dynamics and missions and space system design, alongside optional subjects like control engineering and power electronics, and features an individual project. The fourth and final year incorporates a multi-disciplinary design project alongside optional specialisations covering satellite communications, launch vehicles and propulsion, and advanced guidance, navigation and control.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA / Required subjects: mathematics and another STEM subject IB: 35 / Required subjects: Mathematics HL6/SL7 and one of Computer Science, Computing, DT (Systems and Control), Electronics, Further Mathematics, or Physics BTEC: D*DD / 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
- Laboratories, Design & Professional Studies Iv
- C++ And Object-Oriented Design
- 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
- Professional Training Module
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Project
- Fundamentals Of Mobile Communications
- Satellite Communications Fundamentals
- Satellite Remote Sensing
- Artificial Intelligence Of Things
- Advanced Guidance, Navigation And Control
- Launch Vehicles & Propulsion
- Advanced Mobile Communications Systems
- Advanced Satellite Communication Techniques
- Space Environment And Protection
- Battery And Electrical Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement 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 MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement 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 MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement 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 MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement 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 MEng Astronautics and Space Engineering with placement at University of Surrey?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.