What will I learn?
This programme is ideal for graduates of Physics, Engineering and closely related disciplines, who want to transfer their expertise to the fast-growing global space sector. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency ESA and dozens of Irish companies and researchers are involved in major international space missions. UCD is building Irelands first satellite, EIRSAT-1.Course highlights include a hands-on CubeSat lab, payload development and satellite systems engineering of a high-altitude balloon experiment and participation in an international mission design team project. A 3-month internship provides relevant training for industry or research and can lead to employment. Students have completed internships at the European Astronaut Centre EAC, ESA, NASA-Ames, Cosine, ENBIO, InnaLabs, Skytek, Eblana Photonics and Realtra.Careers EmployabilityThe programme is space industry focused, while also preparing graduates to pursue careers in related sectors, and in research. Satellite operator, test engineer, mission specialist, payload scientist and systems engineer are all roles that are in demand globally. Earth observation and environmental monitoring especially to meet sustainable development goals, navigation, telecommunications and meteorology are application areas that rely heavily on graduates with satellite expertise.Prospective employers include: Spire, ESA, DLR, ISISPACE, EUMETSAT, Realtra, Ericsson, InnaLabs, Icon Group, Mindseed, Skytek, Eire Composites etc. The MSc can act as a stepping stone to PhD research in areas such as atmospheric physics, space physics, aeronautics, propulsion and astrophysics, and to traineeships at European Space Agency establishments.DURATION:1 YearsEXT INTAKE:20242025 September
