BEng Spacecraft Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Spacecraft Engineering BEng (Hons). Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual project addressing a complex engineering issue related to their degree discipline.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB / Required subjects: Mathematics and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science. IB: 33 / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL5 BTEC: DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade B. / Required subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 25%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics 1
- Materials: Properties & Performance
- Design & Component Production
- Mathematics 2
- Mechanics
- Experimental And Professional Skills
- Electronic Circuits And Devices
- Personal And Professional Development Programme (Pdp)
- Deformation And Vibration Of Structures
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
- Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics
- Control
- Numerical Methods & Applied Programming
- Design, Make And Evaluate
- Space Dynamics And Missions
- Space System Design
- Engineering Management
- High Speed Aerodynamics
- Numerical Simulations & Machine Learning
- Individual Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Spacecraft Engineering at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £51,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Spacecraft Engineering at University of Surrey do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Spacecraft Engineering at University of Surrey?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Spacecraft Engineering at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Spacecraft Engineering at University of Surrey?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.