Enhanced A Level Programme Space Engineering

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Key Facts

Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: SFH0011
Start Date: September 2025

Code: SFH0011

This is one of the most intensive academic courses available at the college and requires the most dedicated of students. This course is a hybrid program that includes A Level Maths and A Level Physics with BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering.

In addition to this ‘Four A Levels equivalent’ programme, you will study at masterclasses led by experts from the space industry at the National Space Centre in Leicester and benefit from trips, work experience and guest speakers. Our Space Engineers are taught in a bespoke group allowing teaching within the context of space.

Features & Benefits

Unique features of this programme include:

  • Classes at the National Space Centre and Loughborough College
  • Masterclasses led by experts from the space industry
  • Industry trips, visits, and speakers
  • Opportunities for work experience

Course Content

  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (covering mechanical, electrical, electronic, design, CAD, materials, and maths for engineering)
  • A Level Mathematics
  • A Level Physics
  • Masterclasses at the National Space Centre
  • Trips and visits to space and engineering institutions

Entry Requirements

  • Five GCSEs, including Maths at grade A/7, Science Double Award at grade AA/77 (or Triple Award at grade AAB/776), English Language at grade B/6, plus another GCSE at grade B/6. Where Physics is studied separately the grade in Physics must be A/7.
  • You must be highly motivated and committed to a unique and intense programme of learning

Progression

This programme will lead to a wide range of degree courses including physics, mathematics, and engineering degrees, as well as to employment opportunities in the engineering industries.

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