Aerospace Satellite Engineering BEng (Hons)

The Aerospace Satellite Engineering BEng (Hons) course is designed 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 state-of-the-art labs.

Overview

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

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
• School: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
• Location: City Campus, Northumbria University
• City: Newcastle
• Start: September 2026
• Fees: Fee Information

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.
• 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.
• 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*).

Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry

• UK Fee in Year 1: TBC
• International Fee in Year 1: £21,500
• Fees subject to annual increases over the course of the period of study.
• Discover More about Fees, Scholarships and other Funding options available for UK and International applicants for 26/27 entry.

Modules Overview 2026/27

Year one

• KB4041 - Materials & Manufacturing (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4044 - Thermodynamics (Core,20 Credits)
• KC4010 - Engineering Mathematics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4010 - Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics (Core,20 Credits)
• KL4003 - Introduction to Aerospace and Satellite Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KL4004 - Computer Programming and Digital Electronics (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

• KB5034 - Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KC5002 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5065 - C Programming and Digital Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5066 - Communication Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KL5011 - Aerospace Engineering Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KL5012 - Satellite Power Systems (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

• KL5006 - Work placement year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KL5007 - Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KL5008 - Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)
• KL5009 - MPEE - Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

• KB6055 - Vibration & Control (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6024 - Individual Engineering Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KD6027 - Embedded Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6029 - Wireless and RF Systems Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KL6000 - Data Science (Optional,20 Credits)
• KL6010 - Satellite Mission Design and Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KL6068 - Satellite Systems and Space Environment (Core,20 Credits)

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.

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.

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.

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