Space Studies
alification: Bachelor of Science
merican Public University,
st Virginia, United Statese option to obtain an astronomy bachelor’s
gree using distance learning is through the
merican Public University. The aim of this course
not only to meet institutional and general
ucational objectives, but also meet the individual
ectives of its graduates.
This course is available in a full-time capacity,
h it costing £215 ($270) per credit, or £200 ($250)
en providing a military grant.
Once graduated, anyone with this degree will be
e to demonstrate a firm understanding of basic
thematics, modern aeronautics and spacef light,
istory of space exploration and also the ability to
alyse the possibility of life in the universe, while
simultaneously studying other astronomical objects
such as planets, stars and galaxies.- Introduction to Astronomy
Qualification: Online academic course
CourseGate, based in London, England
This is not a full degree, but rather a taster
course into the world of astronomy and the
cosmos. This course doesn’t require any academic
background and will thrust you straight into
discussions about the universe around us – stars,
nebulae, planets, asteroids, moons, galaxies and so
much more.
At the time of writing the price of the course has
been slashed from £489 ($612) to just £59 ($74)!
This course doesn’t have any time restraints, so as
long as you have a Windows, Mac, Android or any
device to load up the course, the universe is at
your fingertips!- Spacecraft Technology
Qualification: Online academic course
Delft University of Technolog y, Netherlands
If a short-term online course is more feasible based
around a busy schedule, have a look at TU Delft’s
course in Spacecraft Technology. Exploration
of space is an area of science gathering much
momentum as access to space is getting easier
than ever. This course lasts for a total of 13 weeks,
with an estimated effort of 12 to 14 hours of work
per week. The price of this experience will be
€1,250 (£1,130).
After the 13 weeks this course will have taught
the essentials in spacecraft design and manufacture
with emphasis on the practical applications. This
course does not cover interplanetary rovers or
spacecraft instrumentation.- Space Studies
Qualification: Master of Science
University of North Dakota, United States
Another option in further education is the
unique Space Studies master’s degree, available
both on campus or online. This is not your
usual astronomy course as it offers an extremelyReported by Lee Cavendish1.S
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