Artificial Intelligence and Space Technology MSc

This unique Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Space Technology is the first of its kind in the UK.

The programme is co-designed and co-delivered with industry. It aims to provide you with state-of-the-art knowledge and industry-ready skills for several of the top fastest growing jobs, as identified in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.

It equips you for a career in either the booming space sector (with the global space economy projected to grow to £490 billion by 2030), or in AI and Data Analytics (which are among the world’s top 3 fastest growing jobs).

You will develop excellent grounding and skills in:

the space ecosystem and its various enabling technologies

machine learning (ML)

big data analytics and visualisation

advanced applications of AI in space data and systems

You will learn how space technology plays a critical role in our daily lives. Satellites orbiting over 160 km from the Earth can:

connect us with our friends, families and colleagues

facilitate road, ocean and air navigation

support homeland security and disaster relief

enable smart and sustainable agriculture

forecast the weather

gather vital information about our planet, such as greenhouse gas concentration, melting glaciers and polar ice, deforestation and land use, ocean acidification, coral reef health and much more

You will qualify as a data scientist and AI/ML engineer who understands space technologies including geospatial, navigational, communication, exploration and space cybersecurity. You will be able to fill various roles within the space industry, or apply your AI and data analytics skills to work in other sectors of the economy. You may also choose to study further towards a PhD.

Career prospects

After graduating from this course, your career prospects include employment as a:

big data specialist

artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer

You could also pursue roles in:

the space industry

research, within industry and other organisations

entrepreneurship, as a job creator

Career opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.

2:2 or above in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline, from an approved degree awarding body.

Candidates who do not fulfil the normal entry requirements but have extensive industrial experience in a related area will be considered on an individual basis.