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MSc Space Engineering

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    MSc Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 5 years

Course Description

The night sky presents us with the idea of infinity, and advances in space engineering lead the way in giving us the opportunity to go further and explore more than ever before.

At Surrey, we pioneered sophisticated ‘micro-satellites’ in the 1980s. Since then, we’ve maintained a programme of building entire satellites, performing mission planning, working with international launch agencies and providing in-orbit operations. This activity keeps us at the forefront of the space revolution.

With Surrey Space Centre on our campus, and our strategic partnership agreements with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Airbus, we continue to be part of the lifeblood in the UK’s industrial space sector.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in aerospace engineering, communication engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, electronic engineering, information and communication technologies, mechanical engineering, physics or telecommunication engineering, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We’ll also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Many graduates have been employed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (which was founded by Surrey Space Centre) and Airbus. Other employers include:

  • Astroscale
  • European Space Agency
  • Goonhilly Earth Station
  • In-Space Missions
  • QinetiQ
  • Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Thales
  • UK Space Agency.

97 per cent of our electrical and electronic engineering postgraduate taught students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Module Details

  • RF SYSTEMS AND CIRCUIT DESIGN Optional 1
  • SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS Optional 1
  • SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING Optional 1
  • SPACE AVIONICS Optional 1
  • SPACE DYNAMICS AND MISSIONS Compulsory 1
  • SPACE SYSTEM DESIGN Compulsory 1
  • ADVANCED GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL Optional 2
  • ADVANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES Optional 2
  • LAUNCH VEHICLES & PROPULSION Optional 2
  • SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTION Optional 2
  • SPACECRAFT STRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS Optional 2
  • 60 CREDIT STANDARD PROJECT Core Year-long

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