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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Space Science and Technology (E90)

Open University
None, Unknown
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the PgDip Space Science and Technology (E90) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This postgraduate qualification is designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science and the technology that underpins this discipline. It equips students with the skills to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team. Students learn how to use a programming language in support of space science applications and develop other skills that are highly relevant to employment in the space sector. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Space Mission Design and Operations
Planetary Science and Exploration
Space-Based Instrumentation and Remote Sensing
Programming for Space Science Applications
Robotic Systems and Autonomous Spacecraft
Contemporary Issues in Space Science
Research Methods in Space Science
Professional Practice and Project Management in Space Sectors
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
1%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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