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Course Information

UCAS Code

H650

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Department

Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering

Location

City Campus, Northumbria University

City

Newcastle

Start

September 2026

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Overview

Please note: This course is subject to validation.

Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation.

Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector.

Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space.  

Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET.

Please note: This course is subject to validation.

Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation.

Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector.

Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space.  

Accreditation: This course has been designed to meet the PSRB requirements of the IET.

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NEXT GENERATION SPACE INNOVATION

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT SPACE AT NORTHUMBRIA →

Course Information

UCAS Code

H650

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Location

City Campus, Northumbria University

City

Newcastle

Start

September 2026

Entry Requirements 2026/27

Standard Entry

96 to 112 Tariff Points  

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. 

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach when making offers for this course. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our university regardless of personal circumstances or background. Typically, offers range from 96 to 112 UCAS tariff points, but we’ll assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application 

To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

Subject Requirements: 

Applicants will need A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents. 

GCSE Requirements: 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. 

Additional Requirements: 

There are no additional requirements for this course. 

International Qualifications: 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. 

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements: 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). 

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1*: TBC

* Government has yet to announce 26/27 tuition fee levels.



International Fee in Year 1: TBC


Scholarships for 26/27 have not yet been announced.  Please see the main Funding Pages for 25/26 scholarship information.

 


ADDITIONAL COSTS

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Careers & Employability

This course prioritises providing students with real world experience, within our state-of-the-art lab facilities, working side-by-side with world-leading researchers and industry experts.

Our students are at the heart of our research, meaning you will gain first-hand experience of working on industry lead projects, utilising cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to develop your own satellite mission idea, subsystem and hardware, and then test your designs following official space agency and industrial processes. 

Between your second and third year of study, you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement or study abroad, both of which will provide you with invaluable industrial and international experience.

You will leave with the key skills, knowledge, network and experience, to work or research within the space sector.

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Route to Success

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Graduate Futures

Staff

Our staff are industry leading experts across a variety of space specialisms, including; satellite mission design, systems engineering, communications systems, satellite payloads for astrophysics and earth observation, and orbital and attitude control systems.

You will have the opportunity to learn and work alongside these academics, gaining vital insight into their research and industry lead projects.

Our world-leading Solar and Space Physics research group and Optical Communications research group develop novel technologies for the space sector.

Find out more about some of our world-leading research projects:

Charlotte Goetz

Dr Charlotte Goetz

Assistant Professor in Space Physics

Northumbria University solar physicist Professor Eamon Scullion

Professor Eamon Scullion

Professor of Space Physics

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Professor Robert Wicks

Professor of Space Science

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View All Space Staff Profiles →

NESST & Facilities

Those enrolled in the programme will gain access to our North East Space Skills and Technology Centre, a state of the art £50M facility developed by Northumbria, with investment from the UK Space Agency and the space and satellite division of industry giant Lockheed Martin. NESST will open in 2026 and house world-leading space experts and students, uniting industry with academia, to transform the UK space economy.

Students will also gain access to our Northumbria Space Technology Laboratory (NSTL) a facility which houses the key equipment required to test satellites for launch and simulate the outer space environment.

Facilities within NESST and NSTL include a state-of-the-art mission operations centre, as well as, shakers for vibration testing, X-ray dose chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, a radio ground station and an anechoic chamber for radio testing, dark rooms and electronics manufacturing.

All information is accurate at the time of sharing. 

Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.  

Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.

 

Useful Links

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northumbria.ac.uk/fees

Admissions Policy
northumbria.ac.uk/adpolicy

Admissions Complaints Policy
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