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Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,A-A*,A,B

AAA or A*AB including A in Mathematics and a second science or technology subject Contextual offer AAB including A in Mathematics and one other science or technology subject Alternative offers with additional study AAB including A in Mathematics and one other science or technology subject plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:3

A pass the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including calculus) achieved at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 6 in one other science or technology subject. We accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science as a science subject for this course. Mathematics is required at Higher Level. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying a science or technology subject at Standard Level instead of Higher Level. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in one science or technology subject at Standard Level. International Baccalaureate contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 6 in one other science or technology subject.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*D*D*-D*DD

D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma including a Distinction in the Applied Maths for Engineering unit or D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A in A level Mathematics. We are able to consider the above qualifications in Engineering. If you are not taking an A level in Mathematics alongside your CTEC, then you must be studying and achieve a Distinction in the following units: Applied Maths for Engineering. It is preferable that you are studying Mathematics at A level. Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. If your application looks suitable and you are not studying an A level in Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical, then you may be invited to an interview as part of the selection process. In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD-DDD

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) including a Distinction in the Further Engineering Mathematics unit or DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. We are able to consider the above qualifications in Engineering. If you are not taking an A level in Mathematics alongside your BTEC, then you must achieve a Distinction in the following unit: Further Engineering Mathematics. It is preferable that you are studying Mathematics at A level. Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. If your application looks suitable and you are not studying an A level in Mathematics alongside your BTEC, then you may be invited to an interview as part of the selection process. We may be able to consider an application from you if you are studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, IT or Music Technology/Production alongside an A level in Mathematics. In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and one other science or technology subject. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

T Level

D

D overall with grade A* in the core component in a Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the T Level qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

UCAS Tariff

112-144

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Electrical and electronic engineering

Design, operate and build electronic systems for the space environment. Gain the engineering skills needed for a career in the space industry.

Our course takes you beyond the engineering difficulties of designing equipment for use on Earth’s surface. Instead, you'll develop the skills needed to design and build systems and platforms for the hostile environment of space.

The first two years of our Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology courses are the same, introducing you to elements of project management, engineering processes, professional practice ethics and sustainability. It also allows you to switch between the BEng and MEng degree and decide whether you want to take a professional placement year or not up until the end of your second year. 

You'll grow your understanding of electrical engineering science before specialising in electronics and communications technologies with elements of space and planetary science. Your learning will be supported by the latest theory and practice in spacecraft engineering, space electronics, Earth observation, the space environment and weather. Group and individual project work throughout the degree challenge you to develop bold ideas and apply your knowledge of engineering in creative and innovative ways. Your ability to combine professional and technical engineering knowledge will prepare you for a career in the space industry and a range of other professions.

Learn from experts in the field
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in electronic and electrical engineering. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Bath

Department:

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

83%
Electrical and electronic engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Electrical and electronic engineering

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
81%
Staff are good at explaining things
78%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
81%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

86%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
65%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

82%
UK students
18%
International students
89%
Male students
11%
Female students
92%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

After graduation


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Electrical and electronic engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£29,500
high
Average annual salary
97%
high
Employed or in further education
88%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

59%
Engineering professionals
25%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
4%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Electrical and electronic engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£36k

£36k

£40k

£40k

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