MSc Space Systems Engineering at University of Southampton

Develop your expertise in spacecraft engineering on this MSc Space Systems Engineering course, unique to the University of Southampton. Developed by world-class experts from our 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.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This full-time master's course runs for a whole year. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll focus on the taught part of the course. Exams take place at the end of each semester.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include spacecraft propulsion engineer, mechanical engineer, wind tunnel technician, space systems engineer, mission control engineer, spacecraft designer, aerospace engineer, materials engineer.

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