Enhanced A Level Programme Space Engineering
Key Facts
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: SFH0011
Start Date: August 2026
Location: Loughborough College
Code: SFH0011
Please note, course costs shown are per year.
Our Queen
Elizabeth Prize winning Space Engineering Programme comprises A Level
Maths, A
Level Physics and a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering. The course
is developed and delivered alongside the National Space
Academy, based at the National Space Centre in Leicester, and their industry
partners. This combination of academic and vocational study creates a foundation
for learners to progress to prestigious universities or degree
apprenticeships.
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.
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
- 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
- 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
This programme will lead to a wide range of degree courses including all
engineering specialisms (particularly Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering),
Physics and Astrophysics, Mathematics, Data Science, Robotics, AI and
Automation. Students also progress to prestigious degree apprenticeships, with
recent graduates moving on to apprenticeships at BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce,
Bentley, Airbus and the Submarine Delivery Agency.
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
Next Open Day
Saturday 6th December 2025
It's great to read about a college and what it has to offer, but there's really no substitute for experiencing it at an open day.
- Talk to tutors about our courses
- Take a tour of the college's facilities and accommodation
- Get advice on the application process
- Learn what it's like to be a Loughborough College student