Masters Degrees in Space Science, United Kingdom

This MSc provides students with a broad understanding of all aspects of space science and space instrumentation together with specialised training in research methods, directly applicable to careers in academia, the space industry and the public sector. Read more

Taught jointly by UCL Space & Climate Physics and UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering, this MSc programme aims to provide a broad understanding of the basic principles of space technology and satellite communications together with specialised training in research methods and transferable skills, directly applicable to a career in the public and private space sectors. Read more

This qualification looks at space science and the technology that underpins it. It’s suitable whether the subject interests you or you want to develop a career in the space sector. Read more

This is for you if. you want the in-depth knowledge and professional skills to embark on a successful career in the thriving and innovative international space industry. Read more

This postgraduate qualification is designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science and the technology that underpins this discipline. Read more

Designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science, this qualification provides students with a wide-ranging overview of scientific measurement in the space environment, and will equip students with the skills required to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team. Read more

Research degrees may be undertaken in the three main areas of research interest in the laboratory. The growing number of academic staff are supported in their research by the technical staff and post-doctoral research fellows. Read more

Combine the study of meteorology and climate science with management training on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management. Read more

Apply for this programme Develop expertise in atmospheric physics, forecasting, and meteorological and climate data analysis on our MSc Applied Meteorology. Read more

This MSc provides students with the skills, knowledge and research ability for a career in astrophysics. The programme is designed to satisfy the need, both nationally and internationally, for well-qualified postgraduates who will be able to respond to the challenges that arise from future developments in this field. Read more

This course explains the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and the Universe itself. It includes training on how to perform your own astronomical observations using our 0.5m telescope, which is located on La Palma in the Canary Islands but can be operated remotely from Sheffield. Read more

This course – delivered by our expert faculty – gives you a sound footing for further studies in this field. Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, and this MSc allows you to explore modern experimental and theoretical particle physics. Read more

The space sector contributes £13.7bn per annum to the UK economy alone, and space activity across Europe and the world continues to thrive. Read more

Explore cosmology and astrophysics at an advanced level, with an emphasis on theoretical cosmology. Our focus is on theoretical and numerical cosmology in the pre- and post-recombination universe. Read more

The night sky presents us with the idea of infinity, and advances in space engineering lead the way in giving us the opportunity to go further and explore more than ever before.  At Surrey, we pioneered sophisticated ‘micro-satellites’ in the 1980s. Read more