Bachelor of Space Science
Bachelor of Space Science
There is substantial government and industry investment in space science technology, highlighting the growing gap in skills, both in Australia and internationally. RMIT’s Bachelor of Space Science will develop critical skills in space science and technology, connecting the upstream (build/launch) and downstream (application of space-related products and services) industries. There…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
There is substantial government and industry investment in space science technology, highlighting the growing gap in skills, both in Australia and internationally.
RMIT’s Bachelor of Space Science will develop critical skills in space science and technology, connecting the upstream (build/launch) and downstream (application of space-related products and services) industries.
There is no degree quite like this one in Australia. We lead the way in both space science and engineering research. We provide a unique mix of physics, engineering, geospatial science, mathematics, statistics and specialised space studies.
Connect with industry
This degree encompasses multiple partnerships with national and international space companies and space agencies. Industry connections include Space Applications Services, Electro Optic Systems, Geoscience Australia and space agencies of countries around the world, such as USA (NASA), Japan, (JAXA), Europe (ESA) and Germany (DLR).
You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the RMIT Optical Telescope, the SPACE Research Centre and the Virtual Experiences Laboratory, and the Space Industry Hub.
Work integrated learning is an essential part of the degree. You’ll be able to undertake a 12-week industry placement so that you can immerse yourself in the world of space. Some of these placements are run through Saber Astronautics, Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO.
Career
Graduates of this degree will be the connectors, coordinators, managers and visionaries who link information and skills from across the space sector.
Space is a booming industry in Australia and around the world. The Australian Space Agency’s goal is to add 20,000 jobs to the nation’s space sector by 2030.
As a space scientist, you’ll be able to pursue a career in a variety of roles:
Space industry consultant
Satellite engineer
Space debris tracking analyst
Sounding rocket engineer or scientist
Payload scientist
Launch engineer
Project manager
Flight controller
Mission manager
Space weather analyst.
Australia will be creating jobs that relate to communications technologies, services and ground stations, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and debris monitoring, and Positional, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure. There will also be many opportunities across Earth Observation (EO) services, research and development and remote asset management.
Professional recognition and accreditation
Graduates of this degree may be eligible to become a member of the National Space Society of Australia, Space Industry Association of Australia and Space Association of Australia Inc.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
