Program Overview

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Space Systems Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) BEng (Hons)

Drive technological innovation for the modern world, and beyond.

Key Information

Typical Offer:

104 -112 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent

Course Information

Overview

Develop your engineering role in the space or aerospace sector with this work-based degree, and help meet the challenges faced at the next frontier in technology.

With this degree apprenticeship in space systems engineering, you'll develop skills in systems engineering, hardware design, coding and the commercial application of your new abilities. You'll be studying on day release, which means you'll be able to apply your new knowledge to your workplace throughout your study, giving you and your employer a toolkit to meet the skills gap identified by the UK Space Agency.

Entry Requirements

BEng (Hons) Space Systems Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) entry requirements

• 104-112 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.
• A Levels: BBC-BCC
• BTEC: DMM
• T Level: Merit
• IB: 28-29

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded.

Selection Process

• All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
• All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Modules

What you'll study

• Year 1
  • Introduction to Programming - 20 credits
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics - 20 credits
  • Mathematical Principles - 20 credits
  • Principles of Digital Systems - 20 credits
• Year 2
  • Introduction to Materials and Manufacture - 20 credits
  • Group Design Project - 20 credits
  • Space Systems Engineering and Mission Design - 20 credits
  • Telecommunication Principles - 20 credits
• Year 3
  • Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture - 20 credits
  • Control and Instrumentation - 20 credits
  • Microcontrollers and Programmable Logic - 20 credits
  • Science of the Space Environment - 20 credits
• Year 4
  • BEng Individual Project - 40 credits
  • Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics - 20 credits
  • Sustainable Development and Environmental Management - 20 credits
  • Mission Operations and Data Handling - 20 credits
  • Spacecraft Manufacturing and Testing - 20 credits

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

• The payment of the course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice.
• Total tuition fees are £27,000 paid over 4 years.

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project

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How to Apply

• You can apply to do a degree apprenticeship with your current employer, or a new employer if you're not employed full-time.
• If you’re in full-time employment and would like to do a degree apprenticeship with your current employer, ask them to contact us so we can discuss with them how we can work together.
• If you’re not employed full-time or not working for a company that can fund and support your degree apprenticeship, you'll need to apply for a degree apprenticeship with a company that offers them.