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University of Southampton

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

The University of Southampton is a research-intensive UK university with specialist postgraduate education in astronautics, aerodynamics, propulsion, unmanned systems, engineering materials and computational engineering.

Last reviewed 6 Aug 2026

About University of Southampton

The University of Southampton provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research education across engineering, science, computing, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

Its aerospace and astronautics portfolio includes Space Systems Engineering, Aerodynamics and Computation, Race Car Aerodynamics, unmanned aircraft systems, propulsion and advanced mechanical engineering.

The Space Systems Engineering MSc is developed by Southampton’s Astronautics Research Group and endorsed by the UK Space Agency.

Students work with space-system design, subsystem integration, individual and group projects and specialist facilities including spacecraft propulsion and autonomous-systems laboratories.

Applicants should use the current programme page for fees, entry requirements, modules and application deadlines.

Ranking Information

Southampton is recognised for engineering, astronautics and aerospace research. Any numeric ranking must identify the ranking publisher, subject and year.

Accreditation

The University of Southampton has recognised UK degree-awarding authority. Professional endorsement or accreditation is programme-specific; the Space Systems Engineering MSc is endorsed by the UK Space Agency.

Available Programmes

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Environmental Management and Sustainability MSc

University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

A one-year MSc covering environmental management, climate change, biodiversity, water resources, governance and practical sustainability solutions.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeSustainability

£31,200 per year

The University of Southampton currently lists an international tuition fee of £31,200 for one year of study. International full-time students are normally required to pay a £2,000 tuition deposit. The fee includes compulsory residential and day field trips.

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Microelectronics Systems Design MSc

University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc in digital and analogue integrated-circuit design, VLSI, FPGA systems, embedded processors and advanced microelectronic system design.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeElectronics & Avionics

£35,000 per year

University of Southampton 2026/27 international tuition fee is £35,000 for the full-time MSc. International students are also normally required to pay a £2,000 tuition deposit. Accommodation, living costs and other personal expenses are additional.

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Race Car Aerodynamics MSc

University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

A specialist one-year MSc focused on race-car aerodynamic design and analysis. The programme covers aerodynamic fundamentals, turbulent flows, race-car design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind-tunnel testing and techniques used by professional motorsport aerodynamicists. University of Southampton

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£35,000 for the complete programme

The published 2026/27 overseas tuition fee for the full-time Race Car Aerodynamics MSc is GBP 35,000. Fees should be reviewed for later entry years before publication.

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Space Systems Engineering MSc

University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc focused on designing, engineering and integrating spacecraft and complete space systems. It develops knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering, design integration and practical space engineering through project and research work. University of Southampton

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£35,000 per year

Use the current international fee displayed on Southampton’s official programme page.

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Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc

University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

A one-year MSc covering photovoltaics, batteries, fuel cells, wind, wave and tidal energy, electrical power systems and low-carbon energy technologies.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeRenewable Energy

£32,500 per year

University of Southampton international tuition for the 2026 Sustainable Energy Technologies MSc is £32,500 for the year. International students are normally required to pay a £2,000 tuition deposit. Living costs are additional.

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