Master of Space Operations

About the course

The Master of Space Operations at UNSW Canberra is a one-year postgraduate degree focused on the practical knowledge and systems thinking needed to plan, manage and support space missions. You’ll study space operations in a defence and national-security context, covering how space capabilities are developed, integrated and sustained. This is a master coursework program in Engineering – Other. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting civil, defence and commercial space missions, including space operations planning, mission support, payload and satellite operations, and space capability development. Career paths may extend to government and defence agencies, space sector primes and SMEs, and organisations that rely on space-based services. This is a master coursework program in Engineering – Other. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)