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MSc Space Science and Engineering: Space Science

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

This MSc provides students with a broad understanding of all aspects of space science and space instrumentation together with specialised training in research methods, directly applicable to careers in academia, the space industry and the public sector. The programme is taught by world-recognised researchers in the field which provides students with access to the knowledge and expertise gained by UCL space scientists over more than five decades.

The Space Science pathway is focussed on scientific research applications of space technology; it aims to equip participants with a sound knowledge of the physical principles essential to sustain careers in space research and related fields. Students develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of:

  • a range of space science fields;
  • spacecraft, space science instrumentation, the space environment, space operations and space project management.

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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

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.

Employability

The close contact that the department enjoys with space agencies such as ESA and NASA and with industrial research teams encourages the development of transferable skills which enhance job prospects in academic circles and beyond.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Space Data Systems and Processing
  •  Space Instrumentation and Applications (ST10)
  •  Space Science and Engineering Group Project
  •  Space Science and Engineering Individual Project
  •  Space Science, Environment and Satellite Missions
  •  Space Systems Engineering

Optional modules

  •  Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing
  •  Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics (SS109)
  •  Planetary Atmospheres (SS4)
  •  Solar Physics (SS6)
  •  High Energy Astrophysics (SS7)

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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