Study Master of Space Operations at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, UNSW Canberra

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

UNSW Canberra is home to the largest space capability in the country and our Master of Space Operations will provide you with a high level of understanding of the issues associated with the planning, operation and acquisition of space systems. From GPS and banking to environmental and emergency management, space systems play an ever-increasing role in our daily lives. The Master of Space Operations is designed for postgraduate students who wish to gain a detailed understanding of the technical, strategic and economic drivers required to conceive, design, and operate spacecraft within the rapidly changing global space sector. UNSW Canberra has a range of on-site capabilities to enable end-to-end space mission including Australia’s first space mission concurrent engineering design facility. Space facilities also include the Falcon Telescope, a cleanroom, a thermal vacuum chamber laboratory, and satellite ground stations.

Which department am I in?

UNSW Canberra

Study options

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$51,500.00 (US$ 33,939) 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

July 2026

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$51,500.00 (US$ 33,939) 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

July 2027

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Entry requirements

For international students

To gain entry into a Master of Space Operations (8624), an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements:

1. Completion of a Bachelor degree with honours in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or

2. Completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or

3. Completion of a Bachelor degree in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; and completion of at least three years relevant full-time professional experience; or

4. Completion of a Bachelor degree in a non-related discipline; and completion of at least four years relevant full-time professional experience; or

5. Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant Program Authority.

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