MSc Space Engineering at University of Birmingham

Want to help design a spacecraft or take part in a space mission? Push the boundaries of space exploration with our Space Engineering MSc. You could play a role in helping us explore further than ever before.

Department: Aerospace Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course consists of 180 credits. As well as your core modules, you'll choose three optional modules and undertake a research project. Modules include Advanced Space Mission Analysis and Design, Communication, Ethics, and Teamwork for Space Missions, Individual Research Project, Materials and Manufacturing for Space Applications, Space Environment, CubeSat Design, Human Spaceflight Critique.

Career pathways

Meet the growing industrial demand for skilled engineers in advanced spacecraft engineering concepts with our comprehensive course. Our goal is to cultivate graduates of the highest caliber, highly sought-after for their skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities within teams tasked with designing, manufacturing, deploying, and controlling space equipment.

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