Swansea University

Space Engineering, MSc

Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Embark on a thrilling journey into the cosmos with our MSc Space Engineering. Offered as a full‑time 12‑month or part‑time 2‑year degree, designed to fit around your ambitions. Throughout our programme, you will explore the complexities of space as you develop a deep, industry-ready understanding of spacecraft design, advanced engineering principles and emerging concepts in deep-space exploration.

MSc Space Engineering at Swansea is an engineering degree like no other. You will gain a rigorous, forward-looking education through a carefully curated curriculum that blends specialist space-systems expertise with cutting-edge cross-disciplinary engineering, equipping you with the insight and critical awareness needed to thrive as a confident space engineer. Your studies will span both theoretical and hands-on learning, guided throughout by our expert academic team.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of spacecraft engineering, mission analysis, propulsion, launch systems, in-orbit technologies and space-system operations. Your learning will be further enriched through opportunities to undertake independent and group research, collaborating with industry experts as you tackle real-world engineering challenges head-on. In a sector where exploration never stands still, you will join the next generation of engineers shaping the future of space and exploration with an MSc Space Engineering from Swansea.

Key highlights

  • Covers spacecraft design, mission analysis, propulsion and launch systems
  • Explores in-orbit technologies and space-system operations
  • Includes emerging concepts in deep-space exploration
  • Independent and group research collaborating with industry experts
  • Blends specialist space-systems expertise with cross-disciplinary engineering
  • Combines theoretical study with hands-on learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include Engineering; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

Careers this course leads to

  • Space Engineer
  • Spacecraft Systems Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer
  • Mission Analyst
  • Satellite Operations Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,100 per year | International: £23,350 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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