Overview

The Space Exploration Systems MSc offered at the University of Leicester focuses on robotic and human space exploration. The degree is managed by an international joint academic-industrial consortium with partners in France, Italy and the UK.

Designed for physicists and engineers, this cutting-edge course explores space systems engineering, space instrumentation, the space environment, space power systems (including nuclear power systems) and space mission design. Over the duration of the course, you will acquire the core applied physics and engineering skills required to develop space systems and missions from initial concept through design, assembly and verification, to launch and operations.

You will have the opportunity to work with academic and industrial practitioners in three countries, to acquire the knowledge and skills expected by space exploration research groups and the space industry in the 21st century academic and commercial sectors.

Careers and employability

The MSc in Space Exploration Systems will provide you with the training and high-level skills required to meet the needs of the European or international space sector, whether in academia or industry.

By working in collaboration with industry, we can ensure that the project work and course content remains topical and relevant to industry needs and practices as the sector develops.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Professional Space Science and Engineering

Engineering Design Case Study

Systems Engineering and Spacecraft Systems

Spaceflight Dynamics and Propulsion

Space and Planetary Environment, Planetary Surfaces

Spacecraft Instrumentation for Space and Planetary Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 81 other Masters in Aerospace Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:1 BSc, BEng, MPhys, MEng or Masters (or equivalent) in Physics or Engineering.

We may consider applicants with a 2:2, or a degree in another science subject, on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21850 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

8600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8600 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Leicester

Funding

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