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MSc Space Mission Analysis and Design

  • DeadlineStudy Details:
    • Full-time: 1 year
    • Part-time: 2 year

Course Description

Space plays an increasingly critical role in the lives of all individuals on the planet. City, University of London is the only university in the UK to combine space operations and space law in our Space Mission Analysis and Design MSc, which has been designed to develop the careers of both professionals and graduates.

Entry Requirements

Second-Class Hons degree, or equivalent in an Engineering, Scientific (Computer Science) or Mathematical discipline. Suitable industrial experience will also be considered, such as a few years in related industry or start-ups.

Fees

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Student Destinations

The course aims to provide an introductory advanced qualification for entry into the space sector. The existing sector is growing at 10% to 20% each year with many more countries planning to enter space operations, thus, the number of vacancies currently exceed the supply of suitably qualified applicants.

The course is also designed to offer existing employees in the sector the opportunity to enhance their careers to middle technology/management positions and beyond by gaining additional knowledge to add to experience.

For those interested in space science encompassing astrophysics and astronomy, the course will provide excellent supporting study in the enabling space technologies.

The MSc Course will prepare you for a substantial number of roles in the Space Sector, including:

  • Mission Planning Analyst
  • Mission Planning and Operations Manager
  • Mission Systems Engineer/Senior Mission Systems Engineer
  • Spacecraft Design Engineer/ Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer
  • Space Mission Project Manager
  • Space Launch and Operations Manager.

Module Details

Core modules
Space Flight (15 credits)

Space Vehicle Systems Engineering (15 credits)

System Dynamics, Modelling and Propulsion (15 credits)

Advanced Signal Processing and Communications (15 credits)

Space Launch Operations and Management (15 credits)

Space Vehicle Propulsion Systems (15 credits)

Space Law, Regulation and Ethics (15 credits)

Space System Lifecycle Management (15 credits)

Dissertation
Individual Project (60 credits)

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