Overview

The benefits of this innovative Satellite Systems Engineering programme from University of Bradford include:

being taught by a team of world-renowned technical experts
access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
opportunity to gain industry-ready skills and competence, and a complete understanding of key concepts delivered through a blend of peer-commended scholarship, inspirational teaching, industrial collaboration, and cutting-edge research

You will acquire important theoretical knowledge, gain hands-on experience using industry-standard hardware equipment and software platforms, and benefit from interactions with the UK industry through industrial seminars, visits and/or collaborative projects. In addition, you will be supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including a cleanroom for the construction of miniaturised satellites, a small-scale Telemetry, Tracking, and Contol (TTC) Centre, an anechoic chamber, electronics lab, and RF and Wireless lab.

Career prospects

Graduates of this course will be able to pursue a range of job roles and career paths, including:

Satellite Systems Technician

Satellite Systems Engineer in communications, earth observation and/or navigation

Systems Analyst

Telecommunications Engineer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologist

Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Big Data Analysis and Mining

Space Dynamics and Systems Design

RF and Wireless Systems

Communication Satellite Systems

Earth Observation Satellite Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

2:2 or above in electrical and electronics engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics, from an approved degree awarding body.

Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area, for example: communications and RF engineers, satellite engineers, computer scientists/software programmers, physicists, will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

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25389 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9698 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 GBP / month

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Funding

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