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PostgraduateMSc

Space Systems Engineering

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£35,000Per Year (Intl)
£12,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSc Space Systems Engineering provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. On this unique master's, you'll focus on the design of all elements involved in a space mission, and use an integrated approach, which demonstrates how the various component subsystems function and interface with each other. This master's has a strong practical focus. Developed by world-class experts from our Astronautics Research Group and endorsed by the UK Space Agency, it will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue further specialism, whether you’re a recent engineering, science or maths graduate or already working in the aerospace industry. International tuition fees are £35,000 per year, home/UK fees are £12,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Spacecraft Systems Design and Integration
Orbital Mechanics and Mission Analysis
Propulsion Systems Engineering
Spacecraft Structures and Thermal Management
Power and Attitude Control Systems
Advanced Space Systems Project
Research Methods in Astronautics
Space Mission Operations and Planning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£12,400

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Space Systems Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#87QS World
#15UK Ranking
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