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Overview
In this Sustainable Deep Space Exploration and Planetary Protection course at the University of Aberdeen you’ll focus on space sustainability and the safeguarding of both Earth and celestial bodies. You’ll learn about the space exploration roadmap and international space treaties.
You’ll also examine the main challenges of sustaining a habitable environment in space, considering life-support systems, and radiation protection.
Careers
This course is valuable learning for career progression within:
- the space sector
- planetary sciences
- government consultancy
- research in academia, public, or private research institutions
Programme Structure
You’ll cover topics including:- the roadmap for deep space exploration
- historical review of the policies for space exploration, including space treaties
- challenges in space exploration 1: life-support systems and radiation shielding
- challenges in space exploration 2: in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU)
- challenges in space exploration 3: planetary protection (PP)
- challenges in space exploration 4: sample return missions
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Sustainable Development View 12 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full
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