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MSc Courses

With our strong reputation for space research (xx in the UK*) and systems engineering – UCL offers the ideal environment in which to pursue master’s level study in this highly specialised field.

Choose from one of four MScs, offered with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Systems Engineering. Our MSc in Space Science & Engineering has two streams, depending on whether you want to focus more on research or technology development.  

Space is a key growth area in the UK and there are many exciting opportunities for graduates with relevant skills in the space sector. UCL master’s students have gone onto leading positions with employers like ESA and Airbus, while others have progressed onto a PhD.  

Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: Detlef Hartmann; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech

MSc in Space Science & Engineering: Space Science

Tap into UCL’s space science expertise developed over five decades on this broad-based, cutting-edge science master’s. You’ll gain a strong grounding in all the main aspects of space science and space instrumentation, together with specialised training in research methods, to put you a strong position for space-related careers in academia, the space industry and public sector. 

Building the UCLSat cubesat

MSc in Space Science & Engineering: Space Technology

Taught by UCL Space & Climate Physics, with modules offered by UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering, this MSc covers all the basic principles of space technology and satellite communications, along with specialised training in research. The transferable skills you develop will be directly applicable to a career in the public and private space sectors.

MSc Systems Engineering Management

MSc in Systems Engineering Management

Designed specifically for engineering professionals working on complex systems development, this programme encompasses not just the technical tools and approaches you need to be an effective systems engineer, but also the management dimension of the relevant processes, too.

 
MSc Technology Management

MSc in Technology Management

If you’re looking to move into technology or engineering management, this master’s offers the perfect mix. Study project management, technology-focused teaching and systems engineering training, tapping into expertise from the Technology Management Group of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory and UCL Centre for Systems Engineering. 

MSc Complex Projects

MSc in Management of Complex Projects

In today's fast-moving, global marketplace, traditional project management techniques based around strategic planning and control aren’t always enough. Many modern projects involve tough technical problems requiring co-ordination across many suppliers, and unclear specifications. Our new Management of Complex Projects MSc will equip you to be a project manager capable of leading the most challenging of projects.f projects.

 

Resources

Programme LEAD
Space Science & Engineering

Prof. Sarah Matthews

Programme LEAD
Systems Engineering Management

Mr Giles Poulsom

 

Programme LEAD
Technology Management

Prof. Michael Emes

Programme LEAD
management of Complex Projects

Dr. Chekfoung Tan

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