MSc Space Exploration Systems

The Space Exploration Systems MSc course offered by the University of Leicester is designed to provide in-depth knowledge in all aspects and phases of space missions ranging from system design to system engineering, while covering not just the technical applications but also the legal, economic and policy issues surrounding space exploration. This is a one-year full-time course or two to six years part-time, with the opportunity for distance learning.Course Content: The course primarily covers two parts: the taught part and the project module. The taught part of the course is divided into 120 CATS (credits) of six modules each with 20 CATS, designed to cover all aspects of space missions - from designing a mission to designing the spacecraft. The second part of the course is the project module. It's a 60 CATS module that provides the students with the experience of leading a major, complex, real-world project in the domain of space exploration.Key Modules: In the taught part of the course, there are six key modules which include Introduction to Space Science for Engineers; Spacecraft Systems Design; Advanced Spacecraft Systems Design; Spacecraft Mission Design; Space Domain Awareness; and Professional Skills for Space Science.Accreditations: There's no specific accreditation information available for this course.Future Careers: With the skills acquired from this course, graduates can look forward to flourishing careers in space-related industries such as spacecraft and space mission designers, system engineers, project managers, and policy makers. They also have the potential to work in space industry suppliers, space agencies, and organizations dealing with space domain awareness and operations. Opportunities also abound in application sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, meteorology, and science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.