BACHELOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Space Science
Domestic,International
Plan code:
BP330P23
Duration:
3 years full time, 6 years part time
3 years full time
Campus:
City Campus
CRICOS Code:
110983G
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: Note: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
You must complete a total of 288 credit points (e.g. Twenty-Four 12 credit point courses) as follows:
- Year 1: Eight (8) Core courses (96 credit points); and
- Year 2: Seven (7) Core courses (84 credit points); and
- Year 3: Four (4) Core courses (60 credit points); and
- Years 2 to 3: Total of 48 credit points comprising of courses from the Minor lists and/or Univeristy Electives
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data for a Scientific World | 12 | ONPS2700 | City Campus |
| The World of Life Sciences | 12 | ONPS2699 | City Campus |
| Physical Sciences in Action | 12 | ONPS2701 | City Campus |
| A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists | 12 | MATH2443 | City Campus |
| Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 12 | PHYS1046 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Electromagnetism | 12 | PHYS2189 | City Campus |
| Space Exploration | 12 | PHYS2182 | City Campus |
| Vectors and Calculus | 12 | MATH1143 | Bundoora Campus |
| MATH1144 | City Campus |
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
ANDSelect and complete One (1) of the following Courses:
AND{Select and complete 12 Credit Points from your chosen Minor listed at the end of the program structure. ORSelect and complete 12 credit points from any:University Elective }
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Physics | 12 | PHYS2179 | City Campus |
| Rocket Science | 12 | PHYS2183 | City Campus |
| Satellites and Space Debris | 12 | GEOM2160 | City Campus |
| Classical & Quantum Mechanics | 12 | PHYS2178 | City Campus |
| Geodesy and Satellite Navigation Systems | 12 | GEOM2119 | City Campus |
| Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM | 12 | COSC2960 | City Campus |
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber-Physical-Biological Systems: Technology for a Digital World | 12 | BIOL2525 | City Campus |
| STEM for Sustainable Development | 12 | ONPS2702 | City Campus |
AND
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
AND{Select and complete 36 Credit Points from your chosen Minor listed at the end of the program structure. ORSelect and complete 36 credit points from any:University Elective }
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microgravity Science | 12 | PHYS2184 | City Campus |
| Electrodynamics and Relativity | 12 | PHYS2181 | City Campus |
| Astrophysics and Cosmology | 12 | PHYS2067 | City Campus |
| Science Project | 24 | ONPS2669 | City Campus |
AND
Minor List
List of Minor(s):
AND
Minor: Geospatial Science
Select and Complete Four (4) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geospatial Techniques | 12 | GEOM2083 | City Campus |
| Spatial Information Science Fundamentals | 12 | GEOM1033 | City Campus |
| Earth Observation Science | 12 | GEOM2084 | City Campus |
| Distributed Mapping | 12 | GEOM2140 | City Campus |
| Spatial Thinking | 12 | GEOM2166 | City Campus |
AND
Minor: Spacecraft Technologies
Select and Complete Four (4) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceflight Systems Design | 12 | AERO2406 | Bundoora Campus |
| AERO2690 | City Campus | ||
| Space Innovation Laboratory | 12 | AERO2720 | City Campus |
| Signals, Systems and Space Communications | 12 | EEET2618 | City Campus |
| Geodesy and Satellite Navigation Systems | 12 | GEOM2119 | City Campus |
| Avionics and ATM Systems | 12 | AERO2613 | City Campus |
