Aberystwyth University

BSc Space Science and Robotics

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Space Science and Robotics at Aberystwyth University? Physics has been taught at Aberystwyth since its foundation and it continues to be an innovative learning experience for all. You will be taught by experts in their field.

Learn in state of the art facilities which provides a stimulating learning environment. This degree will allow you to develop skills and capabilities sought by the main employers in this discipline and you’ll graduate with the competences necessary to undertake the career you choose. Almost all of the Department of Computer Science lecturers are qualified to PhD level, and those who are not have considerable research or industrial experience.

All new lecturers are required to obtain the PGCTHE, and hence are Senior Fellows or Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. The department also employs a number of part time demonstrators and tutors and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Research fellows and research assistants (mostly PhD qualified) may also be involved in delivering occasional teaching when it is appropriate.

Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.

Key highlights

  • Taught jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Physics
  • Lecturers mostly PhD-qualified, others with research or industrial experience
  • New lecturers are Fellows or Senior Fellows of the Higher Education Academy
  • Physics lecturers all have a research track record in their specialisms
  • Learning takes place in state-of-the-art facilities

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 112 A Levels BBB - BBC to include B in Physics and B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with B in A level Physics and B in…
  • A-level: BBB-BBC — to include to include B in Physics and B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Physics and Mat

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Robotics engineer
  • Space systems engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Satellite data analyst
  • Research scientist
  • Control systems engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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