Overview

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

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.

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, handing and interpretation of data obtained by space-based instrumentation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space science
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 7 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

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.
The qualification can be completed within 12 months.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4520 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3105 GBP / year

≈ 3105 GBP / year

Funding

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