About Msc Satellite Applications With Data Science in University of Strathclyde
Study with us
- develop your own business plan or start-up company
- benefit from support from space industry experts and professionals
- learn how to solve real global development challenges
- gain multidisciplinary skills through an emphasis on the sustainable development goals and entrepreneurship
Why this course?
Our MSc Satellite Applications is a globally unique Masters degree which addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals through satellite applications, entrepreneurship and data science. This is a novel opportunity to acquire specialist skills in satellite applications that will significantly enhance your skill sets, ultimately enabling you to become a global entrepreneur.
The programme offers training in satellite data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and application. Additionally, the course provides a focus on data science and entrepreneurship skills, requiring you to register a new business whie studying for the MSc and to develop a business plan to support it using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a broad range of global challenges to provide a basis for this plan.
What you'll study
You'll take eight compulsory modules and four optional generic modules. You'll also undertake an individual project.
If you're taking the MSc Satellite Applications (without the Data Science specialty) you’re free to select from any of the optional classes, which you'll find in the 'course content' tab.
If you’re on the Data Science specialist option, you must include the two compulsory modules from your area of specialism.
Careers
High-calibre professionals with satellite applications or data skills are in demand throughout the world.
This course provides the skills to exploit the knowledge gained by creating and growing a new company of your own, or if you prefer to meet the global industrial demand for highly-qualified people in the area of satellite applications, data science, and development organisations targeted at the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It's particularly suitable for graduates in the following sectors,
- sustainable development
- academia
- government
- policy
- industry
- entrepreneurship
We work closely with the Univeristy Careers Service. which offers advice and guidance on career planning and looking for and applying for jobs. In addition, they administer and publicise graduate and work experience opportunities.
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
recognised Indian institution.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
- PTE : 58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
University of Strathclyde Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Established |
1964 |
Rank |
Scottish University of the Year, 2020 |
Common Deadline |
January 15 |
Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses |
Academic Departments |
4 |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
Acceptance rate |
42% |
Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and awards |
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
Name of Faculty/Program |
Fee (in GBP) |
BBA |
17,500 |
Biomedical Engineering |
21,500 |
Computer & Information Sciences |
18,100 |
Mathematics & Statistics |
15,300 |
Architecture |
18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
Name of Faculty |
Fee (in GBP) |
Faculty of humanities & social science |
15,300 |
Strathclyde Business School |
24,300 |
Faculty of Science |
20,350 |
Faculty of Engineering |
20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
Food, local travel, laundry, among others |
100 |
Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. |
16.22 |
Total |
216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.