MSc Space Engineering

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

September

Introduction

MSc Space Engineering is a Masters program taught at University of Wales, Swansea, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months full-time; 24 months part-time) options.

The University of Wales, Swansea offers the MSc Space Engineering as a campus-based engineering degree. Students study spacecraft design and related engineering topics, including advanced space launch and in-orbit systems and technologies, spacecraft material and structures, spacecraft power systems and communications, and sustainable and societal engineering. The programme also includes a group project (Aerospace) and an MSc dissertation - Aerospace Engineering.

The programme is offered as a full-time 12-month degree or a part-time 2-year degree. Learning includes theoretical teaching and hands-on learning, plus opportunities for independent and group research. Students also complete guided study supported by access to the on-site library, advanced laboratories, a year-round programme of guest lectures, and dedicated postgraduate work rooms.

Graduates can pursue roles such as Spacecraft Design Engineer, Launch Vehicle Engineer, Missions Systems Engineer, Space Structures Engineer, Test Engineer, and Defence or Propulsion Engineer, and may include organisations such as MBDA, Reaction Engines, Black Arrow, Space Structures, and the UK Space Agency.

Modules

Advanced Space Launch and In-Orbit Systems and Technologies
Group Project (Aerospace)
Spacecraft Material and Structures
Spacecraft Power Systems and Communications
Sustainable and Societal Engineering
MSc Dissertation - Aerospace Engineering

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MSc Space Engineering at University of Wales, Swansea for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Wales, Swansea.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Wales, Swansea as pre-requiste for admission in MSc Space Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Usually entry requirements for the MSc Space Engineering course are a first or a second class honours degree in Engineering, or similar relevant science discipline.
You will also need to have an overall mark of at least 55%.
However, performance in key modules will also be considered.

If English is not your first language, you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea.

Swansea University English Test: acceptable pass
British Council IELTS test: at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component