Space Science

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.

Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits as follows:



60 credits from:

Module

• Space science (S818) 60 Credits



You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.



For module details please see "Course Web Page".

Entry to this qualification will typically require a minimum of an honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in one of: physics, astronomy, geosciences, chemistry, engineering or mathematics.

1 year part-time study



How long it takes

Most students study the Postgraduate Certificate in Space Science part-time, completing 60 credits over one year. Typically, this means 18 study hours each week.



You must complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Space Science within two years.

See Course Web Page link for next start date.

Career relevance

This qualification is directly relevant to scientific and technical careers in the space sector. It is particularly relevant to roles that are concerned with acquisition, handing and interpretation of data obtained by space-based instrumentation.