University of Hertfordshire

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology offers a specialised curriculum that builds upon the core elements of the BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering course. It focuses on the design of space vehicles, with an emphasis on rocket propulsion, space flight control, and satellite communication systems. A standout feature of this degree is the third/final year group design projects, where you collaborate with other aerospace students to design a complete aircraft.

Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside to design space vehicles in partnership with a major space industry employer.

Key highlights

  • Specialised focus on designing space vehicles
  • Covers rocket propulsion, space flight control and satellite communications
  • Builds on core aerospace engineering modules
  • Final-year group project designing a complete aircraft with other aerospace students
  • Space vehicle design work in partnership with a major space industry employer

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Typical offer: 120−128 Typical offer (UCAS points)120-128
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — Mandatory subjects: Mathematics Excluding subjects: General Studies/Critical Thinking
  • International Baccalaureate: 120-128 — 120-128 UCAS points, from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above, to include HL Mathematics and Physics or HL Technology or engineering-based subjects
  • BTEC: DDM — Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include Merit in a Mathematics unit and Principles at Level 3 Accepted T Levels None Access courses Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Maths or Science or Principles units, with the remaining 15 L3 credits at merit

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Spacecraft Design Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer
  • Satellite Systems Engineer
  • Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £1,190

Admission

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