UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Space Systems Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate degree with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. The degree is designed for students who already have an accredited engineering degree and want to move into the space industry or pursue research in the sector.
Through the Space Systems Engineering stream, you’ll explore systems engineering in spacecraft and space systems, before delving into the ways these systems are being applied in current and future industries. You’ll take a combination of core and elective courses as well as a year-long practical project. Subject areas you’ll explore include:
- Systems engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Satellite systems
- Space mission development
- Space systems engineering
The Master of Engineering Science is a non-accredited program designed to deepen your expertise, so you can dive into an exciting career in space systems.
When you study the Master of Engineering Science (Space Systems Engineering) at UNSW, you’ll study at the largest electrical and telecommunications engineering school in Australia. We're ranked 1st in Australia and 31st globally for Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
The benefits of studying with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW are vast and include:
- You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading research centres at UNSW, including the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER)
- We’re ranked as the top school for research in Australia and within the top 50 globally
- You’ll join a community where diverse perspectives and entrepreneurship are celebrated, giving you opportunities to gain experience in innovative projects and world-leading research.