Overview
- Do you want to be a rocket scientist? Are you excited about satellites, launch vehicles, and human spaceflight? Join a fast-growing space industry by learning spacecraft design, mission operations, and space science from leading experts using advanced technology and research facilities.
- Gain practical skills and experience through hands-on projects, internships, and remote access to cutting-edge tools while developing teamwork, communication, and project management abilities.
- You can study this major in the Bachelor of Science where you may also choose to complete a complementary second major in areas such as Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Statistics, Geospatial Science or Applied Computing.
- You can also study this major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as a second major alongside an accredited engineering major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Study flexibly online with support from UniSQ, balancing your education with work or life commitments while preparing for a career in space technology and exploration.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you can apply for jobs as a:
- Spacecraft systems engineer
- space scientist
- satellite operator
- satellite communications engineer
- propulsion engineer
- test and evaluation engineer
- range safety officer
- orbital analyst
- space policy officer.
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What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this major.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this major
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Pursue a flexible double degree combining science and arts to unlock careers in education, research, policy, and more. Choose from diverse majors and graduate with strong analytical, research, and communication skills valued across industries. Why not combine Photojournalism with Wildlife Management, or Criminology with Biomedical Science?
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science
Blend your curiosity for science with the strategic and creative thinking involved in business. Know how to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and the commercial world. Graduates will be equipped with the industry knowledge, skills and connections you need to step into the workforce with confidence.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Be at the forefront of innovation – engage in real-world problem solving, study industry-aligned courses that connect engineering problems with the United Nations’s sustainable development goals, and earn an embedded associate degree after two years of study. Build the skills to make an impact through project-based learning courses, practical experience and an exciting final-year research project.
Bachelor of Science
This flexible, interdisciplinary degree develops your scientific, critical thinking, and communication skills. With hands-on experience, global study options, and career-ready training, graduates become adaptable professionals equipped for diverse roles in science, industry, and research.
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