University of Surrey
Spacecraft Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
Guildford, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H706
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5 years
Campus
Stag Hill
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H706
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Course Overview
Spacecraft Engineering with Foundation Year BEng at University of Surrey in Guildford, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
16,430
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
20.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
82.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Spacecraft Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Spacecraft Engineering with Foundation Year BEng topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Spacecraft Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Aerodynamics
- Aeronautical engineering
- Aeronautics
- Aerospace engineering
- Aircraft engineering
- Applied mechanics
- Applied physics
- Applied science
- Astronautics
- Astrophysics
- Aviation
- Computer aided design
- Computer aided engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering and production
- Engineering computation
- Engineering design
- Engineering management
- Engineering mathematics
- Engineering physics
- Engineering solid mechanics
- Engineering systems
- Engineering technology
- Mathematical engineering
- Mathematical logic
- Mathematical models
- Mathematical physics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechanical engineering design
- Mechanics
- Satellite communication engineering
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
16,430
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
20%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
82%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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