Space Science and Technology (E90)
Open UniversitySpace Science and Technology (E90) PgDip is a postgraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 2 years.
About this course
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
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy, Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ