Space Science and Engineering: Space Technology MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

43,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Taught jointly by UCL Space & Climate Physics and 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.

The Space Technology pathway is focussed 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. Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), four optional modules (60 credits), a Group Project (15 credits) and an Individual research Project (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Space Science and Engineering: Space Technology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Taught jointly by UCL Space & Climate Physics and 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.

The Space Technology pathway is focussed 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. Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), four optional modules (60 credits), a Group Project (15 credits) and an Individual research Project (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Space Science and Engineering: Space Technology.

Admission Requirements

62+
92+
7+
176+
2.7+
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.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
43,500 GBP

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