MSc Satellite Systems Engineering

The University of Bradford is offering an exciting opportunity to those who wish to start or further their career in the space, satellite, telecoms, and RF sectors.

This program is unique in covering not only the three pillars of space/satellite systems: communications, earth observation, and navigation, but also artificial intelligence (AI), radio frequency (RF) engineering, and digital signal processing (DSP), all of which are foundational to future satellite and telecommunications systems.

The benefits of this innovative MSc-level programme include:

• Being taught by a team of world-renowned technical experts
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
• Opportunity to gain industry-ready skills and competence, and a complete understanding of key concepts
• Delivered through a blend of peer-commended scholarship, inspirational teaching, industrial collaboration, and cutting-edge research

You will acquire important theoretical knowledge, gain hands-on experience using industry-standard hardware equipment and software platforms, and benefit from interactions with the UK industry through industrial seminars, visits, and/or collaborative projects. In addition, you will be supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including a cleanroom for the construction of miniaturized satellites, a small-scale Telemetry, Tracking, and Contol (TTC) Centre, an anechoic chamber, an electronics lab, an RF and Wireless lab.

Making Knowledge Work

At the University of Bradford, you’ll benefit from - and be a part of – teaching and research that harnesses technology for the good of society.

You’ll learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors in world-class facilities. We’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and new School of Management facilities.

During your time with us, you can become the very best version of yourself. The University is a place where you can expand your mind and make lifelong friends; where you can grow, learn, experience. Where you can belong, and where we support you every step of the way.

Courses

We offer over 100 undergraduate programmes and more than 200 postgraduate taught, research and CPD courses. These are delivered across our four faculties:

• Life Sciences
• Health Studies
• Management, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Informatics

Many of our courses are designed with input from industry experts and partners, and several have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval, meaning you’ll develop skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors. You’ll study in world-class facilities – we’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and Digital Health Enterprise Zone.

We see individuals and their potential, work hard to remove the barriers to their success, and ensure our students understand that they are able to go forward and make positive changes for all our futures through their experiences and education.

Research

The University of Bradford has over 50 years’ research experience and is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (REF 2014) for research quality. Three-quarters of our research is classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We offer varied postgraduate research opportunities across our four faculties.