MSc (Hons) Satellite Systems Engineering

Program Overview

Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and collaborate with UK industry experts. The program prepares graduates for careers in consulting, construction, utilities, railways, and more. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and designed to provide graduates with a competitive edge in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc (Hons) Satellite Systems Engineering program is unique in its comprehensive coverage of the three pillars of space/satellite systems: communications, earth observation, and navigation. It also incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), radio frequency (RF) engineering, and digital signal processing (DSP), which are crucial for future satellite and telecommunications systems.

Key Benefits:

• Taught by world-renowned technical experts.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Opportunity to gain industry-ready skills and competence.
• Comprehensive understanding of key concepts delivered through a blend of scholarship, inspirational teaching, industrial collaboration, and cutting-edge research.

Program Focus:

• Acquiring important theoretical knowledge.
• Gaining hands-on experience using industry-standard hardware equipment and software platforms.
• Benefiting from interactions with the UK industry through industrial seminars, visits, and/or collaborative projects.

Laboratory Facilities:

• Cleanroom for the construction of miniaturised satellites.
• Small-scale Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TTC) Centre.
• Anechoic chamber.
• Electronics lab.
• RF and Wireless lab.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped to enter a wide range of industries, including:
• Consulting or contracting.
• Construction.
• Utility providers (water, gas, electricity companies).
• Railways.
• The program is designed to provide graduates with a competitive edge in the field.
• The program is offered in two durations: 15 months (3 months pathway + 1 year degree) and 18 months (6 months pathway + 1 year degree).
• The program starts in January and September.