Program Overview

Aerospace Satellite Engineering MEng (Hons)

The Aerospace Satellite Engineering MEng (Hons) course is designed to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector. This course combines 3 years of undergraduate study with an added 1 year postgraduate masters degree.

Overview

Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation. Our new MEng (Hons) 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.

Entry Requirements

• 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: International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course.

Fees and Funding

• UK Fee in Year 1: TBC (Government has yet to announce 26/27 tuition fee levels)
• International Fee in Year 1: £21,500
• Discover More: about Fees, Scholarships and other Funding options available for UK and International applicants for 26/27 entry.

Modules Overview

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• Materials & Manufacturing (Core, 20 Credits)
• Thermodynamics (Core, 20 Credits)
• Engineering Mathematics (Core, 20 Credits)
• Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics (Core, 20 Credits)
• Introduction to Aerospace and Satellite Engineering (Core, 20 Credits)
• Computer Programming and Digital Electronics (Core, 20 Credits)

Year two

• Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (Core, 20 Credits)
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Core, 20 Credits)
• C Programming and Digital Systems (Core, 20 Credits)
• Communication Systems (Core, 20 Credits)
• Aerospace Engineering Design (Core, 20 Credits)
• Satellite Power Systems (Core, 20 Credits)

Year three

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

Year four

• Vibration & Control (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Individual Engineering Project (Core, 40 Credits)
• Embedded Systems (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Wireless and RF Systems Design (Core, 20 Credits)
• Data Science (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Satellite Mission Design and Analysis (Core, 20 Credits)
• Satellite Systems and Space Environment (Core, 20 Credits)

Year five

• Heat, Mass Transfer & Computational Fluid Dynamics (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Thermo-Mechanical Energy Conversion Systems (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Spacecraft Orbital Dynamics and Control (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Advanced Embedded System Design Technology (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Digital Design Automation (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Interdisciplinary Team Engineering Project (Core, 40 Credits)
• Wireless Communication Systems (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Engineering Technology Management (Core, 20 Credits)
• Satellite systems engineering (Optional, 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.

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.

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.

Features and Benefits

• NESST: Access our brand new North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50m facility opening in 2026.
• Experiential Learning: At Northumbria, every undergraduate course guarantees real-world experience.
• Learn from the best: Our staff are industry experts across a variety of space specialisms, contributing to ground-breaking research projects.