MSc Space Systems Engineering at Southampton

I am doing this MSc now. There isn't a lot of information from anyone on this forum regarding this so if anyone wants information in the future let me know.

Hey Davidswift9, I just received an offer for the MSc in Space Systems engineering. Perhaps you could share your experience over the last couple of months. Is the program good for going into industry? Should one consider rather Cranfield? The fees at Southampton are quite expensive, how did you manage to fund yourself?

Hi Oke,
I have applied to Cranfield, but am still waiting a response, for MSc in Aerospace vehicle design, and MSc astronautics and space engineering.
Perhaps you could share your thoughts on the two programs?
Specifically, which program would offer better work opportunities. The astronautics program seems quite broad/general and I would think there are fewer career opportunities when compared to the aerospace program.

Thanks

I actually ended up choosing Southampton and I absolutely regret it. I will not post my experiences on here because it is so awful that I think it maybe deleted by a forum moderator. Needless to say, I now know that Surrey University is the place to study and is respected by employers, Cranfield is second and Southampton doesn't feature on the list.

If you ever wanted information on the Southampton content and teaching then message me - it will be all negative.

I actually ended up choosing Southampton and I absolutely regret it. I will not post my experiences on here because it is so awful that I think it maybe deleted by a forum moderator. Needless to say, I now know that Surrey University is the place to study and is respected by employers, Cranfield is second and Southampton doesn't feature on the list.

If you ever wanted information on the Southampton content and teaching then message me - it will be all negative.

Hey Davidswift9,
I'm considering on taking Msc Advanced mechanical engineering (either Engineering materials or computational engineering design) with interest in working at aerospace and space industry.

If you don't mind could you tell me more about the Southampton university and why you felt Surrey university was better for space engineering course?
I can't seem to find that many feedback and reviews for msc programs for these unis.

Hey Davidswift9,
I'm considering on taking Msc Advanced mechanical engineering (either Engineering materials or computational engineering design) with interest in working at aerospace and space industry.

If you don't mind could you tell me more about the Southampton university and why you felt Surrey university was better for space engineering course?
I can't seem to find that many feedback and reviews for msc programs for these unis.

It's the quality of lecturers. Surrey university has direct access to the staff and Surrey space and Surrey satellite (SSTL). Southampton university did not have engineers, they had lecturers who had never left university and actually worked as an engineer - it really makes a difference and looking back I'm embarrassed I didn't say anything at the time, but I didn't know better - the course quality was poor. The company I work at now has felow engineers that are way above what I experienced from Southampton university lecturers and it shouldnt be like that, the university should have high calibre lecturers.

If you can get hold of course notes from uni Southampton and Surrey, you will see a massive difference in the quality.

I actually went through my course notes a few months back, it's like looking at school presentations.

Hi there,

if you would like more information about the University of Surrey or would like me to find out more information about the MSc course here, I am more than happy to find out for you.

Becca (2nd Year Psychology Student)

Hi Becca,
Sorry I totally missed your reply. Regarding your offer( if still available), I am curious about Msc space engineering course and would like to know if I can also undertake dissertation on topics: FEA simulation on spacecraft structures using CAD/CAM softwares.

I am asking this since the modules of the Msc course seem to cover very little aspect of FEA topics and CAD simulations which could be a major factor for my dissertation that I wish to undertake.

Hi Becca,
Sorry I totally missed your reply. Regarding your offer( if still available), I am curious about Msc space engineering course and would like to know if I can also undertake dissertation on topics: FEA simulation on spacecraft structures using CAD/CAM softwares.

I am asking this since the modules of the Msc course seem to cover very little aspect of FEA topics and CAD simulations which could be a major factor for my dissertation that I wish to undertake.