
MSc Satellite Systems Engineering
Bradford, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 24,180 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international / home: GBP 9,462
Introduction
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.
This program 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 miniaturized satellites, a small-scale Telemetry, Tracking, and Contol (TTC) Centre, an anechoic chamber, electronics lab, and RF and Wireless lab.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students every year based on academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship.
Curriculum
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
First-year
Core
- Space Dynamics and System Design
- RF and Wireless Systems
- Communication Satellite Systems
- Earth Observation Satellite Systems
- Industrial Big Data Analysis and Mining
- MSc Project
Option
- Ground Satellite Systems
- Digital Signal Processing Systems
Learning and assessment
This program will be taught at our campus in Bradford.
Each 20-credit module will be delivered through 2-hour weekly lectures, scheduled seminars (including delivery by industry experts), project supervision, tutorials, and in a laboratory (where applicable).
You will be assessed through a group project (including an oral presentation), individual reports, and open-book examinations.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career support
The program team will work closely with the University's Career and Employability Services team to help you find a part-time or graduate job, and explore options for gaining work experience during your studies.
Career workshops will be organized covering employability topics, with guest speakers from a range of industries invited to share insights into careers, job roles, and recruitment.
Career prospects
Graduates of this course will be able to pursue a range of job roles and career paths, including:
- Satellite Systems Technician
- Satellite Systems Engineer in communications, earth observation, and/or navigation
- Systems Analyst
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologist
- Researcher
Program delivery
Duration
- September start: 12 months
- January start: 16 months
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.