Physics - Space Science & Technology

MSc Space Science & Technology
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

You will receive broad exposure to all areas of Space Science & Technology, from understanding the detector payload and spacecraft requirements to space mission design, project management and proposal writing.

• Open to all graduates of physics and engineering
• Tailor your curriculum via 'options' modules
• Workshop sessions with senior industry practitioners

Vision and Values Statement
This course engages students with the context, practices and methodologies of the rapidly evolving global space sector, so they are equipped to succeed in a wide range of roles.

The development of skills in critical thinking, technical writing and collaborative team-working is embedded throughout the programme.

International standards for effective space project management provide the real-world framework and context within which professional skills are honed through assignments, laboratory work, field trips, reports and projects.

Extensive space expertise is available to students who experience a learning environment where cross-disciplinary, industry and international connections are rich.

The programme is delivered with the support of space agencies and industry through networking, training and internship opportunities.

Programme Outcomes
• Describe the state-of-the-art of knowledge in space science and technology

• Apply acquired knowledge and technical skills in the space industry, or in graduate research

• Draw on a suite of relevant professional and transferable skills

• Engage actively in professional networking within the field

• Participate constructively in multi-disciplinary, international teams

Related Programmes
MSc Physics (Negotiated Learning) FT

Stage 1 - Core
The Space Environment PHYC40660
Applications of Space Science PHYC40730
Space Sector Professional Skills PHYC40740
Satellite Subsystems PHYC40810
Space Detector Laboratory (10) PHYC40870
Space Mission Design (10) PHYC40880
Space Sector Internship PHYC40950

Stage 1 - Option
Data Science in Python COMP41680
Data Science in Python (MD) COMP47670
Planetary Geomorphology GEOG30790
Technical Comms (Online) MEEN40820
Stellar Astrophysics & Astronomical Techniques PHYC30100
Galaxies, Observational Cosmology & the Interstellar Medium PHYC40030
Theoretical Astrophysics PHYC40360
Physics DemonstratingTutoring PHYC40570

Entrance to the programme normally requires a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent).

In special circumstances, students with a strong Physics or Engineering background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme's academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD's Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master's Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

MSc Space Science&TechFT(NL) (F060)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

90

1 year full time.

MSc Space Science & Technology (F060) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8750
nonEU fee per year - € 25600

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website

Next Intake: 2020/2021 September

Careers & Employability
Career opportunities include space research (mission specialist, payload scientist, mission planner), space-based applications (Earth observation and environmental monitoring, satellite navigation, telecommunications, space weather, radiation science, spacecraft engineering, manned space flight, space tourism), and enabling technology propulsion (simulations and testing orbital mechanics and materials).

Top European employers include Airbus, Thales, Curtiss-Wright, and ESA. The MSc can also be used as a stepping-stone to PhD research.