As a student of this space science degree, you'll learn how to design and build nano and micro satellites, and to manufacture satellite subsystems.
You will also gain specialist knowledge in satellite operations, both within the government sector (Geoscience Australia, Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO) and within private companies such as Saber Astronautics and Space Machines. You will also discover Australia’s role as a global leader in the integration and application of space derived information such as Earth Observation data.
You will learn in our world-class facilities, including physics and engineering laboratories, workshops, the SPACE Research Centre (satellite tracking and satellite navigation units), RMIT Mission Control Training Centre, the Space Physics Laboratory and ROO, and the RMIT Optical Observatory at our Bundoora Campus.
You will experience a wide range of learning environments – lectures, tutorials, online delivery, laboratory practicals, individual and group work. Much of your learning will be spent in the laboratory and undertaking projects, enabling you to put theory into practice.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester may include quizzes, laboratory assessments, in-class discussions and exams.
Learning at RMIT
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.