Bachelor in BEng (Hons) Aerospace Satellite Engineering Extended Degree

Tuition is UK Fee in Year 1: £9,790. International Fee in Year 1: £19,850..

Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation.

Our BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering (Extended Degree) 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 build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will 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.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Delivered in industry-leading facilities by our highly experienced team.
• Includes a foundation year designed for students who do not meet standard entry requirements, enhancing core mathematics, physics, and electrical engineering principles.
• Accredited course designed to meet the professional requirements of the IET.
• Opportunities to undertake a placement year or study abroad to gain real-world industrial and international experience.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.