The Graduate Certificate in Space Studies is a chance to broaden your understanding of issues related to space.
Designed for graduates, professionals, skilled practitioners and space enthusiasts, you will be immersed in the challenges and opportunities of the space industry. Gain experience in your area of interest through a personalised research project under the supervision and advice from space industry experts.
In the initial 3 weeks we kick off the program by supporting you in the development of your project ideas whilst developing essential research skills. You will be mentored by space experts who will guide you as you undertake your research on campus or online.
The Graduate Certificate in Space Studies is offered twice a year commencing in mid February, directly after the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SH-SPP), an intensive, five week, live-in experience, or at the beginning of study period 5 in July.
What you'll learn
Research topics are varied and have previously included CubeSats for astronomy, potential atmospheres for a Martian greenhouse, investigating open source machine learning for on-board nano-satellites and improving reusability performance in rocket engines. Specific research topics vary and can come from any of the numerous subjects introduced during the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program that you would like to investigate further.
Your career
Graduates can go on to find employment in:
analysis
research
policy advice
project management
science
engineering
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Mawson Lakes Campus
UniSA Mawson Lakes campus, University Bvd,
Mawson Lakes,
South Australia,
5095, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Mawson Lakes Campus
UniSA Mawson Lakes campus, University Bvd,
Mawson Lakes,
South Australia,
5095, Australia
Applicants are required to have:
A completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or a completed Advanced Diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution and at least 3 years of relevant work experience; AND
Successfully completed either the Southern Hemisphere Summer Space Program at UniSA or the nine-week International Space University Summer Space Program.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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