BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over two years. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Learners aged 16 to 18 years old may be entitled to fee remission, and some learners aged 19 or over may also be eligible. This is an intensive programme combining the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Engineering with A Level Maths and A Level Physics, delivered in partnership with the National Space Academy at the National Space Centre in Leicester. You'll cover mechanical and electrical engineering, electronics, design, CAD, materials, and maths for engineering, alongside masterclasses led by space industry experts, industry trips, and work experience. Entry requires five GCSEs, including Maths at grade A/7, Science Double Award at grade AA/77, and English Language at grade B/6.
Who this course is for
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.
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
What you will learn
You'll study mechanical and electrical engineering principles
You'll learn electronics and circuit design
You'll develop CAD (computer-aided design) skills
You'll explore engineering materials and their properties
You'll apply maths to engineering problems
You'll attend masterclasses led by space industry professionals
You'll gain experience through industry trips, visits, and work placements
You'll study A Level Maths and A Level Physics alongside the BTEC Engineering qualification
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Main Campus and specialist masterclasses at the National Space Centre in Leicester. Assessment combines coursework assignments and practical projects typical of the BTEC National Diploma format, alongside the examined components of A Level Maths and A Level Physics. Industry visits, guest speakers, and work experience are built into the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: support engineers across mechanical or electrical sectors
CAD technician: produce technical drawings and design models
Space industry technician: work with organisations in the space sector
Aerospace engineering apprentice: degree apprenticeship entry with this qualification
Electrical engineering apprentice: progress into higher apprenticeship programmes
Manufacturing engineer: work in production and process environments
Design engineer: develop products and components in technical teams
What you could study next
BEng or MEng in Engineering: this programme is designed to support entry to engineering degree courses at university, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering specialisms.
Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combine university-level study with paid employment in an engineering role.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 in Engineering: a workplace-focused alternative to a full degree for those entering industry directly.
