Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons)
Kingston University

Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Both the MEng and BEng degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society as leading to chartered engineer (CEng) status.
– You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as a rocket lab and a satellite ground station.
– In Year 4 of the MEng degree, you'll continue to deepen and broaden your expertise and undertake a major group design project. A specialist Space Mission Analysis and Design module will cover the design, cost, logistical and operational implications of space missions.
About this course
These courses are ideal if you’re interested in the design, construction and operation of aircraft and would like to extend your studies into space.
You’ll examine the challenges of space flight and the benefits of using the space environment. You’ll study aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, dynamics and materials, the design of spacecraft, payloads and space dynamics, and will carry out a practical rocket design exercise.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 53 graduates of Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons) at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Aeronautical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons) at Kingston University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £26500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £29000 | £19500 - £33000 | £21000 - £40000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Aeronautical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28224 | £31085 | £35821 |
25-75 percentile range | £24990 - £31347 | £24326 - £36335 | £27897 - £42573 |
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons) at Kingston University
30% | Engineering professionals |
12% | Business and public service associate professionals |
11% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
8% | Elementary occupations |
7% | Skilled trades occupations |
7% | Sales occupations |
7% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from three A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
To include Maths and Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points. Must include Maths & Science in Advanced Highers
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points from an Engineering subject. All Maths and Physics units must be level 3 and Distinctions
Must include Grade 5 in Maths & Physics subject at Higher Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
All BTECs must include Distinction in Further Maths for Technicians & Further Mechanical Principles or equivalent.
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points which must include Maths and Physics at minimum of H3.
T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW, BEng (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) 4-year SW BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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