Our course takes you beyond the conventional engineering challenges of designing equipment for use on EarthÕs surface. YouÕll develop the skills needed to design and build systems and vehicles for the hostile environment of space.

Your first two years develop your knowledge of the principles of electrical engineering science before specialising in space science and technology. YouÕll study electronics and communications technologies with elements of space and planetary science. Your learning will be informed by the latest theory and practice in spacecraft engineering, space electronics, Earth observation, the space environment and weather.

Group and individual projects give you the chance to work on specialist topics like systems-level designs for satellites and planetary landers. The technical, teamwork and management experience you gain will prepare you for a career in the space industry.

Choosing the MEng route gives you a more in-depth study experience through advanced taught units and semester-long individual and group project work. It also gives you the educational requirements you need to become a Chartered Engineer.