Aerospace Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Aerospace Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Summary\
Aerospace electronics is where engineering meets exploration. From satellites to navigation systems, it shapes how we move, communicate and understand the world beyond our atmosphere.\
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On this course, you will build the knowledge and practical skills to design the electronic systems that power modern aircraft and spacecraft. You will explore everything from circuits and radar to guidance, navigation and control, space system engineering, alongside programming, digital systems and mathematics.\
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This is hands-on learning from the start...
Summary\
Aerospace electronics is where engineering meets exploration. From satellites to navigation systems, it shapes how we move, communicate and understand the world beyond our atmosphere.\
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On this course, you will build the knowledge and practical skills to design the electronic systems that power modern aircraft and spacecraft. You will explore everything from circuits and radar to guidance, navigation and control, space system engineering, alongside programming, digital systems and mathematics.\
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This is hands-on learning from the start. In your third year, you will design, simulate and build your own aerospace electronic system, working alongside academics who are pushing boundaries in research. Their ideas and discoveries will shape your learning and challenge how you think.\
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At Southampton, you will be part of a department consistently ranked in the UK top 5, with access to facilities shaped by major investment and designed for the way engineers work today.\
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By the time you graduate, you will be ready to step into a wide range of industries, with the practical mindset and problem-solving skills that employers value.\
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Key features of the course\
Explore the systems behind flight and space technology. You will study areas including aerospace systems, radar, space system engineering, microprocessors and control systems, building a strong foundation across the discipline.\
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Learn by doing. Your third-year project gives you the chance to design and build your own aerospace electronic system, applying your knowledge to a real challenge.\
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Work alongside researchers. You will collaborate with academics at the forefront of their fields, gaining insight into new ideas and approaches in engineering.\
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Study in a leading environment. You will benefit from facilities shaped by significant recent investment, designed to support electrical & electronic engineering and computer science students.\
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Build skills employers want. Strong links with industry mean you will graduate with practical experience and an understanding of how engineering works in real organisations.\
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Student support\
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and any challenges you may face.\
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You will also have access to a dedicated careers hub, including an annual careers fair and opportunities to connect with employers. You will have access to “Successful Futures”, the award-winning employability skills model, which embeds career planning and employability across all courses. Furthermore, our new “Career Advantage” employability programme builds your skills, experience, and confidence, including a customised programme for international students. If you are interested in starting your own venture, Future Worlds, our startup incubator, is there to support your ideas.\
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Further information\
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping you take the next step towards professional registration.\
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We are also a Partner University of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation and the IET Power Academy, connecting your degree to industry and future opportunities.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-B53
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAA including mathematics and either physics, electronics or further mathematics. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, electronics or further mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) plus A in A-level mathematics and A in either physics, electronics or further mathematics Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Extended Project
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, electronics or further mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in Physics Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AAA including mathematics and either physics, electronics or further mathematics or AA from two A-levels including mathematics and either physics, electronics or further mathematics, and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics, applied mathematics and physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus A in A-level mathematics and A in either physics, electronics or further mathematics Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
AAA including mathematics and either physics, electronics or further mathematics or AA from two A-levels including mathematics and either physics, electronics or further mathematics, and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and either physics or further mathematics. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D2 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A* or grade D3 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A. Applicants who have not studied the required Principal subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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