BEng Aerospace Engineering with foundation year

This four-year course is a thorough programme designed to prepare future engineers for careers working on both aeroplanes and spacecraft. The first year builds a strong basis in key subjects like advanced materials, aerodynamics, design, space systems, and engine technology before they start the main degree.

Students get to learn from experts whose teaching includes the newest research. They will use specialist equipment, including modern wind-tunnel labs. To gain practical, job-ready skills, students can join student design teams like the winning UAS Challenge or the Team Peryton rocketry group. This BEng degree is formally approved by both the IMechE and the RAeS.

The University of Surrey is an excellent institution, highly regarded for its close partnerships with industry and its strong focus on employment outcomes. The university is one of the UK’s leading choices for Aerospace Engineering, being ranked 4th in the world for the subject in one major international ranking. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide spectrum of academic areas, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement where they discuss their motives for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their past studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants who have taken A-levels are typically given a conditional offer of grades CCC. This must include A-level Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics.
• Alternatively, those applying with a QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma need 45 level 3 credits overall, which must include 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit, and 21 at Pass, in addition to an A-level Mathematics grade C.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to submit suitable English language test scores. For this Foundation Year programme, candidates are generally required to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each element) or submit equivalent SELT test scores. All students must also hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade 4(C) or an accepted equivalent qualification.

The tuition fee for international applicants enrolling in the BEng Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year programme is £27,000.

The University of Surrey offers three main scholarships for international undergraduate students applying to courses like BEng Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year. The most common is the International Excellence Award, which offers £5,000 to self-funded students with strong academic records. The university also offers the Vice Chancellor's Future Leaders Award for students who show great academic potential and leadership qualities, with a varying financial value.

The most substantial is the Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship, which can be worth up to £30,000. This award aims to support ambitious applicants, often focusing on those from low-income backgrounds, while still recognising academic excellence. Remember that all three scholarships are highly competitive, so students must check the official university website for the full eligibility details and application deadlines.

Graduates from this course are well-prepared for roles within the aerospace and defence industries. These careers include:

• Aerospace Design Engineer
• Propulsion/Gas Turbine Engineer
• Stress/Structural Engineer
• Avionics/Systems Engineer
• Flight Test/Compliance Officer

Admission to the BEng Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year is processed through the UCAS application system. But we strongly suggest and encourage all applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.