Universities United Kingdom University of Surrey Courses PhD Space Engineering

PhD Space Engineering
at University of Surrey

Guildford, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,400
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Duration48 Months
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Program Overview

The Surrey Space Centre (SSC) is the largest UK academic centre for space engineering research. With a host of expert academics and close links with industries, SSC offers the ideal research environment for the next generation of space scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

As a PhD candidate within the Centre, you’ll work alongside academics, postdoctorate researchers and fellow postgraduate researchers as they push the boundaries of low-cost small satellites and develop new innovative technologies. You’ll also benefit from the Centre’s strong academic-industrial strategic partnership with both Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and Airbus DS.

Throughout your research, you’ll have access to our world-class academic research facilities. These cover advanced multidisciplinary small satellite and space system engineering techniques for Earth orbit and interplanetary space; innovative communications, remote sensing, robotics and space science payloads for small satellites; and enabling technologies for low-cost space exploitation and planetary exploration.

Following completion of your PhD, you’ll able to apply for membership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council UK and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Course Content
Assessment

Your final assessment will be based on the presentation of your research in a written thesis, which will be discussed in a viva examination with at least two examiners. You have the option of preparing your thesis as a monograph (one large volume in chapter form) or in publication format (including chapters written for publication), subject to the approval of your supervisors.

Research support

The professional development of postgraduate researchers is supported by the Doctoral College, which provides training in essential skills through its Researcher Development Programme of workshops, mentoring and coaching. A dedicated postgraduate Careers and Employability team will help you prepare for a successful career after the completion of your PhD.

Research themes

Our research themes cover a range of topics including – but not limited to – the following:
- Astrodynamics
- Autonomy and robotics
- Sensors and platform systems
- On-board data handing
- Propulsion
- Remote sensing applications
- Robotics and control
- Space environments and protection
Other activities, such as space debris removal, solar sails and nanosatellite mission development, are being carried out across multiple research groups. 
Entry Requirement
Applicants are required to have either:
- A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in a relevant discipline
- A 2:2 degree and a distinction at masters level.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category and at least 7.0 in the writing component.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual Tuition Fees
- UK: £4,596
- Overseas: £23,400

Cost Of Studying At University of Surrey

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PhD Space Engineering at University of Surrey