Master of Space Science and Practice–MSSP 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MSSP degree shall have:  

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree with an average grade of at least B in Space Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geographic Information Science, or an equivalent subject; and  

(ii) been accepted by the Programme Director or nominee as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.  

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean for a candidate who has extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind. 

2. (a) The course of study for the MSSP shall consist of courses worth 180 points, consisting of:  

Part 1:  

(i) SPCE 401 and 402. 

(ii) At least 30 points from DATA 471–475; ENSC 401–402; GEOG 415; PHYS 401–447; SPCE 405–408. 

(iii) Up to 60 further points from an approved combination of courses from the schedules to the MSSP, BSc(Hons), EDUC 504–553, GOVT 501–543, HLWB 507–512, PASI 401, SCIS 410–440. 

Part 2: 

60 points from SPCE 501–590. 

(b) A candidate who has completed a BSc major in Space Science will be exempted from SPCE 401, and shall instead take 15 further points from Part 1 (ii). 

3. Admission to Part 2 will require a B grade average or better across all Part 1 courses or approval of the Programme Director. 

4. With the permission of the Programme Director, a candidate may replace 30 points of Part 1 (iii) and the 60 points from Part 2 of the MSSP with SPCE 595. 

5. A candidate for the MSSP shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within three years of first enrolling. The Associate Dean may extend the maximum period in special cases. 

7. The MSSP may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.