MSc Space Science at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Space Science studies planetary systems, from Earth observation satellites to space exploration missions and extraterrestrial materials, preparing graduates for the UK and international space sector.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 core: Exploring the Solar System, Space Environments, Space Flight Dynamics and Spacecraft Systems, plus a foundation option in Earth Science or Mathematics. Semester 2 core includes Astrobiology and Remote Sensing of the Environment, ending with a summer research project or industry placement.

Career pathways

Career paths include remote sensing, space services and satellite data processing, extraterrestrial geology and geochemistry, orbital dynamics and mission design, space agency policy and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any engineering, mathematics, science and/or technology subject with at least one credit-bearing module in Physics at an average grade of pass; Advanced Higher Physics or an international equivalent is also accepted. A 2.2 may sometimes be accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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