Students looking to work in the UK’s growing space sector will be able to gain a degree-level industry qualification without incurring tuition fees, the Education Secretary has announced.
The new Space Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship will give people opportunities to work for global aerospace companies, space agencies and leading research and technology institutions, the Department for Education (DfE) said.
The curriculum, to be launched in 2024, was developed with the University of Leicester following input from leading businesses including Airbus, and will be delivered at the city’s Space Park.
Applications for the Level 6 Space Systems programme will open in September this year, with successful applicants beginning their training at Airbus in September 2024.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, who visited the Space Park on Thursday, said: “It is a brilliant opportunity for young people to be at the forefront of the UK’s world-class space industry, earning money while they get a degree and unparalleled skills training.
“We will ensure the industry can access the talent it needs to continue to grow the economy and make history.
