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Space Science and Technology (E90) (Taught)

PgDip · 2 Years · Distance learning · 02/2027 · PostgraduateDistance Learning
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The Open University

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Course summary

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 environment through the use of robotic experiments

  • Explores current debates in space and planetary sciences using data from space missions

  • Develops technical and professional skills according to individual needs and interests

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • PgDip • Distance learning • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 02/2027

How to apply

International applicants

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

You must have
• a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in physics, astronomy, geosciences, chemistry, engineering or mathematics.
Some option modules have additional entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet these when you register for any of these modules:
• Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)
• Advanced mathematical methods (M833)
We recommend you have
• minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of
o Reading: 5.5
o Writing: 5.5
o Speaking: 5.5
o Listening: 5.5
o Overall: 6.0.
Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.

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