University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
MSc Space Engineering
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,740 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK students| £32,510 for international students
Key Summary
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Want to help design a spacecraft or take part in a space mission? Push the boundaries of space exploration with our Space Engineering MSc. You could play a role in helping us explore further than ever before. On our course you’ll learn advanced concepts of spacecraft engineering ready for a career in this hugely exciting sector.
Our MSc programme prioritises high-quality teaching and learning, emphasising inquiry-based and independent study methods. This approach ensures that our graduates are equipped to become high-caliber professionals, with the skills needed to thrive in technical roles within the space industry.
You'll cover the full life cycle of space missions with a focus on the space environment and its hazards and mitigation, and materials and manufacturing for space applications.
Our course prepares you with a broad knowledge and research skills of spacecraft technology and engineering, and you can choose to specialise in areas such as space weather, radar or sustainability.
- Our flexible programme will allow you to specialise in the area of spacecraft engineering that aligns best with your skills and career goals.
- Leverage our strong industry connections to enrich your dissertation projects and establish valuable networking opportunities for your future career endeavors.
- Experience high-quality teaching and learning through enquiry-based and independent study.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
This course consists of 180 credits. As well as your core modules, you'll choose three optional modules and undertake a research project.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
Core modules
Module title
- Advanced Space Mission Analysis and Design
- Communication, Ethics, and Teamwork for Space Missions
- Individual Research Project
- Materials and Manufacturing for Space Applications
- Space Environment
Optional modules
Select 60 credits of optional modules. Examples of options are below:
Module title
- CubeSat Design
- Human Spaceflight Critique
- Satellite Communications
- Space Propulsion and Power Systems
- Spacecraft Mechanical Design
Meet the growing industrial demand for skilled engineers in advanced spacecraft engineering concepts with our comprehensive course. Our goal is to cultivate graduates of the highest caliber, highly sought-after for their skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities within teams tasked with designing, manufacturing, deploying, and controlling space equipment. This course is ideal if you are seeking entry into a PhD programme at Birmingham or elsewhere.
Benefit from instruction from our experts in the field. you'll be taught through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and project-based methods, practical laboratories, group activities, and individual projects.
- Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields.
- Engage in tutorials that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning.
- Develop a spectrum of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, time management, and communication through project work.
- Participate in practical assignments that provide hands-on, real-world experience, allowing you to put theory into practice.
- Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments and interpreting results.