UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FH56

Space Science and Robotics

Name: Space Science and Robotics
Price: 20715 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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3 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Space Science and Robotics at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Unmanned exploration of the solar system has been one of the outstanding successes of the space age. Most of these spacecraft, orbiters, landers and rovers have been either fully commanded-controlled from the Earth or have been controlled by onboard programmes. If you are interested in understanding the challenges to be met in robotic exploration of the solar system and their solutions, then our degree allows you to be immersed in both the fundamentals of computer science and the very latest technological innovations. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Space Exploration

Programming and Computer Systems

Classical Mechanics and Orbital Dynamics

Robotic Systems and Control

Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics

Astronomy and Planetary Science

Spacecraft Design and Engineering

Advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems

UCAS Code:FH56

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BBC

To include B in A-level Physics and B in A-level Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

To include 5 points in Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level.

UCAS Points

112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,145

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,500	£28,000	£31,500
3 years	£18,500	£22,500	£29,500
5 years	£21,000	£29,000	£38,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary

This course

£22,500

UK average

£30,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working

25%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

60%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

89%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

92%

Assessment and feedback

86%

Academic support

95%

Organisation and management

84%

Learning resources

90%

Student voice

89%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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