Study Master of Engineering Science (Space Systems Engineering) at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- CRICOS
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Space Systems Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate degree with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. The degree is designed for students who already have an accredited engineering degree and want to move into the space industry or pursue research in the sector. Through the Space Systems Engineering stream, you’ll explore systems engineering in spacecraft and space systems, before delving into the ways these systems are being applied in current and future industries. You’ll take a combination of core and elective courses as well as a year-long practical project. Subject areas you’ll explore include - Systems engineering, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Electrical engineering, Satellite systems, Space mission development, Space systems engineering.

CRICOS

084282A

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$61,000.00 (US$ 40,200) per year

Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$61,000.00 (US$ 40,200) per year

Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

There are two entry points into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UOC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.

Students with a cognate background:

Entry into the Masters program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.*

Students with a non-cognate background:

Students with a non-cognate background can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway.

Entry into the pathway requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline.

A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.*

Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.