Overview
Why choose this course
The Surrey Space Centre (SSC) is the largest UK academic centre for space engineering research. With a host of expert academics and close links with industries, SSC offers the ideal research environment for the next generation of space scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Throughout the Space Engineering PhD research at the University of Surrey, you will have access to our world-class academic research facilities, covering advanced multidisciplinary small satellite and space system engineering techniques for Earth orbit and interplanetary space; innovative communications, remote sensing, robotics and space science payloads for small satellites; and enabling technologies for low-cost space exploitation and planetary exploration.
Following completion of your PhD you will able to apply for membership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council UK and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research themes- Astrodynamics
- Autonomy and robotics
- Environments and instrumentation
- On-Board data handing
- Plasma propulsion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Astronomy & Space Sciences View 15 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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General requirements
Applicants are required to have either:
- A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in a relevant discipline
- A 2:2 degree and a distinction at masters level
Tuition Fee
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International
21400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21400 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4327 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4327 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
Part time:
- EU/EEA £2,163.50
- NON-EU/EEA £10,700
Funding
A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course.
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