Program Overview

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Master of Science in Satellite Engineering

The Master of Science in Satellite Engineering programme is designed to complement the rapidly evolving global space economy. It offers comprehensive coverage of both the engineering fundamentals and practical applications of satellites, including satellite orbital dynamics, spacecraft dynamics and propulsion systems, spacecraft testing and verification, satellite payload and sensor design, as well as satellite navigation and remote sensing.

Programme Aims

The programme aims to:

• Provide advanced education and training for students who intend to upgrade their knowledge and seek a higher-level career in the area of satellite engineering and management
• Enable students to develop their competence and increase their competitiveness in the job market to become the backbone of the space industry
• Enable students to have a good understanding and mastery of the most up-to-date and advanced technologies in the area of satellite engineering
• Enable students to apply their learned knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in practice

Curriculum

To be eligible for the award of an MSc in Satellite Engineering, students must complete:

• 7 taught subjects, including 6 compulsory Core Subjects, and a Dissertation
• OR
• 10 taught subjects, including 6 Compulsory Core Subjects
• AND
• The Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement

Core Subject Pool

• AAE5208 Satellite Engineering
• AAE5210 Space Vehicle Propulsion Systems
• AAE5211 Spacecraft Dynamics
• AAE5401 New Space Economy
• LSGI533 Satellite Positioning & Navigation
• LSGI536 Remote Sensing Image Processing

Elective Subject Pool

• AAE5206 Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Engineering
• AAE5212 Engineering Computations and Modelling
• AAE5402 Ground Segment and Satellite Operations
• AAE5403 Spacecraft Testing and Verification
• LSGI549 Advanced Photogrammetry and Computer Vision
• LSGI581 Satellite Payload and Sensor Instrumentation

Credit Required for Graduation

31

Programme Leader(s)

• Programme Leader: Prof. XU Bing, BEng, PhD
• Deputy Programme Leader: Prof. JIANG Yiping, BEng, ME, PhD

Subject Area

Satellite Engineering

Entrance Requirements

• A Bachelors degree with Honours in engineering, science or technology, or the equivalent
• Consideration will also be given to candidates without Honours degrees but with other relevant qualifications supplemented by appropriate work experience
• Applicants who are not native English speakers and whose Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification was awarded by institutions where English was not the medium of instruction are expected to fulfil the Universitys minimum English language requirements for admission purpose

Class Arrangements

• Classes are normally held in the evenings
• Some subjects may be delivered in the daytime

Scholarships and Financial Support

• Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Satellite Engineering programme taking a Dissertation may apply for the AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship, which aims to encourage satellite and space engineering research

Tuition Fee

HK8,500 per credit for local and non-local students No tuition charge for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics subject

Additional Documents Required

• Employer's Recommendation: Optional
• Personal Statement: Optional
• Transcript / Certificate: Both transcript and certificates are required
• Curriculum Vitae: Required

Duration and Study Mode

• 1.5 years (Full-time)
• 2.5 years (Part-time)
• Mixed Mode

Application Deadline

• Local: 15-Jan-2026
• Non-local: 15-Jan-2026

Recognition & Prospects

Graduates are equipped with the essential knowledge and problem-solving abilities needed for high-level careers in satellite/space engineering and many other related areas.