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Space Systems Specialisation: Bachelor of Science / Space Systems Specialisation: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Space Systems Specialisation: Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Space Systems Specialisation equips students with knowledge in spacecraft design and space mission development, emphasizing systems engineering and project management skills. It prepares graduates for careers in industries like aerospace, defence, and infrastructure.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
SPUC-SPSYS

About this course

Overview

The Space Systems Specialisation can be completed as a part of the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours).

Our modern society and economy depend on space systems for critical services such as navigation, weather forecasting, communications, understanding our natural environment, and ensuring a safe and secure future for all.

In this specialisation you will develop sound fundamental knowledge in the design of spacecraft and development of space missions. You'll concept a space mission and draw on the knowledge and capabilities you've acquired in your major to design, build and test your own CubeSat subsystem within a small multidisciplinary team.

You'll employ systems engineering principles to tackle complex problems and develop solutions that are fit for purpose. You'll also develop your project management skills through practical assessments.

The transferable skills and knowledge that you'll develop in this specialisation can be applied in technical industries that require teams to work together to solve complex problems. Industries examples include aerospace, defence, shipbuilding, resources and infrastructure.

What you will learn

  • solve space systems problems of industrial and societal significance via innovative and creative design and research, working individually or in teams, GC2
  • Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative design and solutions to complex problems, GC3
  • demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics and principles of responsible use of space, GC1

Career pathways

Careers

  • Embedded software engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Earth observation scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Electronic engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Project manager

Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Defence
  • Environment
  • Manufacturing
  • Scientific and technical services
  • Telecommunications
  • Research and development

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Apply for Space Systems Specialisation

Start your application

Direct to Curtin
  • Apply as a high school student
  • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
  • Apply for other dates

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Curtin University.
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
80%
Skill scale
75%
Teaching scale
65.5%
Employed full-time