Space Engineering (Enhanced A Level Programme)
at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college
What the college says
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.
What you need to get on
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
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Main Campus
Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Loughborough
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