Space Engineering (Enhanced A Level Programme)

UPDATED 20151113 10:34:20

This innovative, two-year course, the only one of its kind in the UK, is for young people interested in Maths and Physics who wish to study an exciting programme leading to Higher Education and employment opportunities in engineering, physics, and mathematics. You will study for one day per week at the National Space Centre in Leicester and the remainder of the week at Loughborough College. The course offers a combination of academic and vocational qualifications, equivalent to four A Levels. It provides the opportunity to gain academic Maths and Physics A Levels, alongside a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, which will develop your teamwork, problem solving, project management, workshop, and other employment-related skills. You will study: a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, which covers mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and applications, as well as engineering design, including CAD, materials, systems, and applications, and maths for engineering A Level Maths A Level Physics The course will be set in a space context and will be delivered through a combination of formal classes, practicals, workshops, and project work. Assessment will take place through external examinations for the A Levels and coursework assignments for the BTEC elements. 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

Course information

Name: Space Engineering (Enhanced A Level Programme) Qualification title: Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151113 10:34:20 Updated 20151113 10:34:20

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Loughborough College
Further Education
EmployerInfo@loucoll.ac.uk
01509 515461
http://employers.loucoll.ac.uk/

Address

Radmoor Road Town: Loughborough County:Leicestershire

Learning aims

Title: Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

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