Frequently asked questions
We have answered some common questions you may have about studying in the Department of Space and Climate Physics.
Our MSc courses in Space Science and Space Technology are only available for full time study.
Our MSc courses in Systems Engineering Management and Management of Complex Projects are available in both a part time mode and a modular flexible mode. Technology Management is available in part-time mode.
Please note, this option is only available for our MSc programmes in Systems Engineering Management and Management of Complex Projects.
In a nutshell, part time study has to be completed within two years. It has a more structured programme for the student to follow.
Modular flexible has to be completed within five years, and gives the student more opportunity to work out a pattern of study that suits their needs and life style. It tends to be more suitable for those in full time employment whilst undertaking the MSc.
UK part time students may be eligible to apply for student loans.
Full time and part time UK based students may be eligible to apply for student loans, but modular flexible students are not.
You can find more information on the UCL postgraduate funding sources pages.
London can be an expensive city to live in, but with a little searching you can find deals to suit every budget. Self-catered accommodation may be cheaper, but some students prefer catered halls to take away the stress of planning meals and shopping. Please do look at the accommodation service website for more information about UCL accommodation.
Yes, certainly. UCL offers a range of support services for students with disabilities.
Our teaching usually takes place in Central London in and around our UCL’s Bloomsbury Campus.
Term begins at the end of September. Further details can be found on the UCL Term Dates page. Please note the term date exceptions for Postgraduate study, and that reading weeks are also not applicable to our programmes. Teaching on our MScs takes place during the summer (June to September) and students are expected to be present in London for this teaching.
No. However, for those interested in our MSc programmes Systems Engineering Management or Management of Complex Projects, our ‘modular flexible’ option of study means that many of our students are able to fit learning into their lives.
Fees vary depending on the degree sought, and whether enrolment is part-time, modular flexible or full-time, and whether the applicant is from the UK/EU or overseas. You can find information on the UCL main page for fees or on the pages for each individual course.
For the relevant programmes, modular flexible fees will be based on the number of credits you take per year and part time fees are charged per year of study.
Our taught degrees begin in September; it is not possible to start at a different time.
Check out the UCL Graduate Offer Holder page for guidance on what to do before term starts.
You may apply now for a place on a programme without a current English test provided you send your qualification as soon as you receive it. If you are offered a place, it will be conditional on your providing evidence of English before the start of the course. You can find out more about UCL's English Language requirements.
Applicants are able to check the status of their application through the Applicant Portal on Portico.
