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Astronautics and Space Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Location
University of Surrey, Guildford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It鈥檚 a great option if:You don鈥檛 have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou鈥檙e starting university after some time away from educationYou鈥檙e looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year studentDuring a foundation year you鈥檒l learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you鈥檒l be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you鈥檒l be a full student of the University and part of our community. You鈥檒l have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this course-Having pioneered the 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.-You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to do a Professional Training placement, which is excellent preparation for a technology-based career path.
What you will studyYou鈥檒l apply your knowledge through project work, giving you the opportunity to work closely with academics from Surrey Space Centre. This will enable you to gain practical experience of the technologies that go into space missions.You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.
Tuition fees
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : CCC
Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: mathematics and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
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