MSc Space Engineering

The Space Engineering MSc at the University of Birmingham is a comprehensive postgraduate course designed to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge required to gain a competitive edge in the booming space industry. The program extends its teaching beyond traditional boundaries, offering content that spans across diverse engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering.Course Content: The course encompasses a broad foundation in space engineering, with learning objectives aligned with the space industry's real-world technical challenges. Emphasizing system-level aspects, the course exposes learners to the specific demands and complexities involved in space missions. Additionally, the course includes an individual project which has been designed to encourage students to develop an understanding of real-world practical engineering problems and comes with industrial and research context.Key Modules: The course is split into modules which include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Space and its Environment, Spacecraft Systems Design, Space Physics, Space Systems Engineering, Spacecraft Propulsion, and Spacecraft Structural Design.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, students can expect to find advanced roles in the vibrant space sector. Graduates can work in various careers across the entire gamut of the space industry, ranging from space agencies to space start-ups and traditional aerospace companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.