Space Science and Engineering: Space Technology MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 31-Mar-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 41,000 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Space Science and Engineering: Space Technology MSc

About

About this degree

The Space Technology pathway is focused on the application of space technology in industrial settings, its main objective is to provide a sound knowledge of the underlying principles which form a thorough basis for careers in space technology, satellite communications and related fields. Students develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of:

spacecraft, satellite communications, the space environment, space operations and space project management;
the electromagnetics of optical and microwave transmission, and of communication systems modelling;
a range of subjects relating to spacecraft technology and satellite communications.

Who this course is for

This MSc requires students to have an undergraduate degree level of knowledge in a related discipline, who wish to develop a career in space research or related fields. The programme aims to provide a broad understanding of all aspects of space science together with specialised training in research methods, directly applicable to a career in academia, the public and private sectors.

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What this course will give you

UCL Space & Climate Physics, incorporating the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL), is a world-leading research organisation and is one of the largest university space science groups in the UK. Space instruments designed and built by staff in the department have flown, are currently operating, or are in development, for the majority of the major space science missions launched or planned for launch since the late 1950s.

Through our teaching we offer students real-world examples of the issues associated with designing and building instruments for space, including learning how to translate scientific requirements to engineering requirements when designing new instruments and missions. Opportunities are also provided to analyse both science and housekeeping data collected from currently operating space instruments.

The department offers a unique environment at the forefront of space science research, where scientists and research students work alongside top engineers building and testing instruments for space as well as studying the data from these and other spaceborne and ground-based instruments.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

Taught by UCL Space & Climate Physics with modules offered by UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering, this MSc programme aims to provide a broad understanding of the basic principles of space technology and satellite communications together with specialised training in research methods and transferable skills, directly applicable to a career in the public and private space sectors.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

The programme aims to prepare students for further research degrees and/or careers in space research or the space industry. Past graduates have gone on to either PhDs/research assistant positions at UCL or another institution, or employment within PwC, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, Ultra Electronics,CGG, SSTL and Airbus.