Program Overview

Introduction to the Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) Programme

The Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) programme is designed to provide students with a broad and in-depth working knowledge of the discipline area fundamentals, necessary for successful academic transition to their chosen undergraduate programme specialisation.

Awarding Body and Teaching Institute

The awarding body and teaching institute for this programme is the University of Surrey.

Framework and Final Award

The programme is structured according to the FHEQ Level 6 framework, and the final award is a BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year.

Subsidiary Awards

Subsidiary awards include:

• Ord: Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
• DipHE: Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year
• CertHE: Aerospace Engineering with Foundation Year

Modes of Study

The programme is offered in two modes of study:

• Full-time: UFE12901, 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
• Full-time with PTY: UFE12903, 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

Faculty and Department/School

The programme is administered by the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Engineering.

Programme Leader

The programme leader is TAYLOR Alison (Maths & Phys).

Date of Production/Revision of Specification

The programme specification was produced/revisioned on 13/11/2025.

Educational Aims of the Programme

The educational aims of the programme are to:

• Develop a broad and in-depth working knowledge of the discipline area fundamentals
• Guide and empower students to become confident, independent learners
• Develop learning skills in a variety of contexts
• Understand the social and cultural dimensions of learning
• Develop transferable academic skills
• Develop an awareness of factors that may influence educational development
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their progress and engage with pastoral support systems

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme learning outcomes are:

• Design and safely carry out laboratory experiments
• Develop general academic skills
• Work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team
• Apply mathematics to solving real-world problems
• Apply scientific theories, principles, and formulae to solving problems
• Develop proficiency in digital skills
• Communicate work effectively
• Display integrity in assessing the appropriateness and credibility of information
• Evolve strategies to overcome difficulties in problem-solving

Attributes Developed

The attributes developed through the programme are:

• C: Cognitive/analytical
• K: Subject knowledge
• T: Transferable skills
• P: Professional/Practical skills

Programme Structure

The programme is structured as follows:

• Full-time: Four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits
• Full-time with PTY: Five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year, and 360 credits

Modules

The programme includes the following modules:

• Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3:
  • ENG0014: ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY AND PROJECT
  • ENG0011: MATHEMATICS A
  • ENG0013: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE
  • ENG0018: COMPUTER LABORATORY
  • ENG0012: MATHEMATICS B
  • ENG0015: PHYSICS A
  • ENG0016: PHYSICS B

Opportunities for Placements/Work-Related Learning/Collaborative Activity

The programme includes opportunities for:

• Associate Tutor(s)/Guest Speakers/Visiting Academics
• Professional Training Year (PTY)
• Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY)
• Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme)
• Study exchange (Level 5)
• Dual degree

Other Information

The University of Surrey is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This programme is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in these areas.

Quality Assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at the University of Surrey's website. Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.