Overview

The Space Science and Technology Postgrad.Dip from The Open University UK equips students with the skills to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team.

Students learn how to use a programming language in support of space science applications and develop other skills that are highly relevant to employment in the space sector.

Key facts:

Develops skills in conducting science in the space environment through the use of robotic experiments.
Explores current debates in space and planetary sciences using data from space missions.
Develops technical and professional skills according to individual needs and interests.

Career opportunities:

This qualification is directly relevant to scientific and technical careers in the space sector. It is particularly relevant to roles that are concerned with acquisition, handling and interpretation of data obtained by space-based instrumentation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space science
Project management
Strategic capabilities for technological innovation
Technology innovation management
Finite element analysis: basic and applications
Manufacture materials design

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 7 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to this qualification will typically require a minimum of an honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in one of: physics, astronomy, geosciences, chemistry, engineering or mathematics.
Space science (S818) should be studied as the first module in the qualification. Any prior entry requirements (pre-requisites) on constituent optional modules will need to be met separately, where these may apply.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4393 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3007 GBP / year

≈ 3007 GBP / year

Additional Details

International £8,786–£9,535

National £6,015–£6,891

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