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Overview
Course highlights include a hands-on CubeSat lab, payload development and satellite systems engineering of a high-altitude balloon experiment and participation in an international mission design team project. A 3-month internship provides relevant training for industry or research and can lead to employment. Students have completed internships at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), ESA, NASA-Ames, Cosine, ENBIO, InnaLabs, Skytek, Eblana Photonics and Réaltra.
Careers & Employability
The Space Science and Technology programme at University College Dublin is space industry focused, while also preparing graduates to pursue careers in related sectors, and in research. Satellite operator, test engineer, mission specialist, payload scientist and systems engineer are all roles that are in demand globally. Earth observation and environmental monitoring (especially to meet sustainable development goals), navigation, telecommunications and meteorology are application areas that rely heavily on graduates with satellite expertise.
The MSc can act as a stepping-stone to PhD research in areas such as atmospheric physics, space physics, aeronautics, propulsion and astrophysics, and to traineeships at European Space Agency establishments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Space Environment
- Applications of Space Science
- Space Sector Professional Skills
- Satellite Subsystems
- Space Detector Laboratory
- Space Mission Design
- Space Sector Internship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Astronomy & Space Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 5 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Entrance to the programme normally requires a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent).
- In special circumstances, students with a strong Physics or Engineering background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
27720 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27720 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
9560 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9560 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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