Course summary
On this unique master's, you'll focus on the design of all elements involved in a space mission, and use an integrated approach, which demonstrates how the various component subsystems function and interface with each other. This master's has a strong practical focus. Developed by world-class experts from our Astronautics Research Group and endorsed by the UK Space Agency, it will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue further specialism, whether you’re a recent engineering, science or maths graduate or already working in the aerospace industry. We are uniquely placed to offer this programme, drawing extensively from courses provided to the European Space Agency by our Astronautics group. Our course is suitable if you have previously studied physics or engineering.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Advanced Astronautics; Concurrent Space Systems Design; Spacecraft Orbital Mechanics; Spacecraft Propulsion; Spacecraft Structural Design; Spacecraft Instrumentation; MSc Research Project. Optional modules include: Applications of CFD, Principles of Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries; Turbulence; Space Environment; Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics; Introduction to Machine Learning. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/space-systems-engineering-masters-msc#modules
Assessment method
Examinations, presentations, coursework and dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
- Engineering Council
- Aeronautical Society, Royal
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in aeronautics or astronautics or a 2.1 degree in mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics or physical sciences with modules in advanced mathematics, computing such as programmes in Python or MATLAB or classical physics or mechanics.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ