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Space Engineering (Enhanced A Level Programme)

at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college

Level 3A levelsDiploma2 yearsFull time

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Loughborough

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