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MSc Satellite Communications Engineering

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 5 years

Course Description

Satellites give us an unprecedented perspective of our planet, aid navigation and provide global communications.

At Surrey, we’re internationally renowned for our work in satellite communications, broadcasting, terrestrial mobile networks and the internet: essential components of modern communication and information.

Our MSc is taught by academics and researchers with extensive theoretical expertise and practical knowledge – so you’ll get a learning experience that really is out of this world.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in communication engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, electronic engineering, information and communication technologies, physics or telecommunication engineering, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We’ll also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Graduates of this course can be found in most of the world’s main satellite companies in roles such as satellite global communications network engineer and satellite radio access engineer. Our graduates form an active Surrey alumni group and have been employed by companies such as:

  • Airbus
  • BT/EE
  • Eutelsat
  • Inmarsat
  • OFCOM
  • Satellite Applications Catapult
  • SES
  • Vodafone.

97 per cent of our electrical and electronic engineering postgraduate taught students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Module Details

  • DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Optional 1
  • RF SYSTEMS AND CIRCUIT DESIGN Optional 1
  • SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS Compulsory 1
  • SPACE AVIONICS Optional 1
  • SPACE DYNAMICS AND MISSIONS Optional 1
  • SPACE SYSTEM DESIGN Compulsory 1
  • ADVANCED GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL Optional 2
  • ADVANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES Compulsory 2
  • ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION Compulsory 2
  • DATA & INTERNET NETWORKING Optional 2
  • LAUNCH VEHICLES & PROPULSION Optional 2
  • NETWORK AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL Optional 2
  • 60 CREDIT STANDARD PROJECT Core Year-long

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