University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, is launching MSc Satellite Applications course to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals through satellite applications, entrepreneurship and data science.
As the amount of data receiving per day from spacecraft has accelerate. In order ot process such scale of data, we need more professional expertise which is very rare hence in order to fill the gap such program will generate better trained professional.
Why study the programme
- Satellite data processing, and application
- Data science
- Entrepreneurship skills
- Space research techniques
Career prospects
- Geographical information specialists
- Meteorological experts
- Geospatial intelligence analysts
- Space technology business analysts
- Remote sensing specialists
- Software developers
- Entrepreneur role
Course details:
Duration: One year
Course will consist of:
- Basic data processing and analysis using Python programming language
- Two modules on entrepreneurship from the Strathclyde Business School and a blended learning approach
Eligibility:
- First or second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering or physical sciences or any other relevant discipline such as geography, geoscience, environmental science, and computer science is essential.
- Applicants must have an overall band score of IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 5.5) or satisfactory evidence of English language competency according to the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements
Scholarships
The university is offering a number of Faculty of Engineering Excellence Scholarships (FEES) for new self-funded, international (non-EU) fee paying students with good academic qualifications. Postgraduate taught students will receive up to £3,000 towards their tuition fees Course fee: £20,050 Application deadline: September 2019
Further details are available at: https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/satelliteapplicationswithdatascience
