Space Science

Course Details

The Space Science course at The Open University will equip students with the skills required to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team.

Key features of the course

– Develops skills in conducting science in the space environment through the use of robotic experiments
– Explores current debates in space and planetary sciences using data from space missions.
Career relevance

This qualification is directly relevant to scientific and technical careers in the space sector.

It is particularly relevant to roles that are concerned with acquisition, handing and interpretation of data obtained by space-based instrumentation.