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MSc (Hons) Satellite Systems Engineering

APPLY NOW The University of Bradford is offering an exciting opportunity to those who wish to start or further their career in the space, satellite, telecoms, and RF sectors.   …

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The University of Bradford is offering an exciting opportunity to those who wish to start or further their career in the space, satellite, telecoms, and RF sectors.

 

Key Facts

  • Degree Duration: 15 months :3 months pathway + 1 year degree
    18 months :6 months pathway + 1 year degree
  • Pathways Available: Pre-Master’s
  • Start Dates: January | September
  • Tuition Fee: £15,195

 

Degree Overview

This programme is unique in covering not only the three pillars of space/satellite systems: communications, earth observation and navigation, but also artificial intelligence (AI), radio frequency (RF) engineering, and digital signal processing (DSP), all of which are foundational to future satellite and telecommunications systems. The benefits of this innovative MSc-level programme include:

being taught by a team of world-renowned technical experts
access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
opportunity to gain industry-ready skills and competence, and a complete understanding of key concepts delivered through a blend of peer-commended scholarship, inspirational teaching, industrial collaboration, and cutting-edge research

You will acquire important theoretical knowledge, gain hands-on experience using industry-standard hardware equipment and software platforms, and benefit from interactions with the UK industry through industrial seminars, visits and/or collaborative projects. In addition, you will be supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including a cleanroom for the construction of miniaturised satellites, a small-scale Telemetry, Tracking, and Contol (TTC) Centre, an anechoic chamber, electronics lab, and RF and Wireless lab.

Important

  • You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Admissions Requirements

2:2 or above in electrical and electronics engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics, from an approved degree awarding body.

Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area, for example: communications and RF engineers, satellite engineers, computer scientists/software programmers, physicists, will be considered on an individual basis.

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with at least 5.5 in each subtest or GCSE English Language at grade C/4.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course.

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Year (IFY) From £15,195
International Year Zero (IYZ) From £15,195
International Year One (IY1) From £15,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £8,595

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Course Features

  • Duration 15 months
  • Activities UK
  • Time January | September
£15,195
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