This postgraduate qualification is designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science and the technology that underpins this discipline. It equips students with the skills to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team. Students learn how to use a programming language in support of space science applications and develop other skills that are highly relevant to employment in the space sector.
**Key features of the course**
- Develops skills in conducting science in the space environm...
This postgraduate qualification is designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science and the technology that underpins this discipline. It equips students with the skills to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team. Students learn how to use a programming language in support of space science applications and develop other skills that are highly relevant to employment in the space sector. <br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Develops skills in conducting science in the space environment through the use of robotic experiments<br/><br/><br/>- Explores current debates in space and planetary sciences using data from space missions<br/><br/><br/>- Develops technical and professional skills according to individual needs and interests<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
02/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
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