MSc Spacecraft Engineering

The Spacecraft Engineering MSc at the University of Leicester is an exciting and innovative course that prepares you for a career in the global space industry. The course offers advanced technical training in spacecraft systems engineering that allows you to develop the necessary skills for spacecraft design and operations, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the overall spacecraft system.Course Content: The MSc in Spacecraft Engineering combines lectures, practical workshops, group activities, site visits, and individual project work. Areas of study include space mission analysis and design, human factors in space, and spacecraft systems design. The course also includes a substantial individual project that typically involves the conceptual design of a spacecraft mission. Research projects are often linked with the work of the Leicester Institute for Space and Earth Observation or industry partners.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Spacecraft Systems Design, Data Analysis for Space Science, Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics, Human Factors in Space, Space Mission Analysis and Design, and the TCP/IP Protocol Suite. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in the global space industry, as well as related high-tech industries. The MSc in Spacecraft Engineering can also be a stepping stone for further academic research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.