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PostgraduateMSc

Space Science

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£12,960Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MSc Space Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. **Space Science is the study of all planetary systems. Applications range from Earth observation satellites providing data on anthropogenic climate change, to space exploration missions and analyses of extraterrestrial materials that seek to answer the question: is there life elsewhere in the Galaxy? The UK Space Agency has identified substantial skills gaps in the current UK space sector. International tuition fees are £12,960 per year, home/UK fees are £4,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Planetary Science and Astrobiology
Space Mission Design and Operations
Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
Spacecraft Systems Engineering
Exoplanet Detection and Characterisation
Space Exploration and Sample Analysis
Research Methods in Space Science
Advanced Space Science Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,960

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£12,960

Home Student Fee

£4,500

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£29,000£33,000
3 years£22,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£28,000£35,000£42,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Space Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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