About the department
UCLse’s founding aim was to harness the knowledge and skills developed by the Mullard Space Science Laboratory from over two hundred successful space missions, and share this expertise with systems engineers in other sectors.
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Study
Learn about our flexible/modular programmes for professional engineering managers, our MSc Technology Management degree and our apprenticeships.
About UCLse
Find out about the UCL Centre for Systems Engineering, a centre of excellence for systems engineering and the management of technology projects.
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Short courses
We offer short courses in systems thinking, systems engineering management and project management.
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Industrial Engagement
Advancing systems capability through education, partnership and expertise.
Department news
UCL’s Space Science Week celebrates 12 years of inspiring the next generation of space scientists
As part of UCL's Bicentenary, the Dept of Space & Climate Physics reflects on the success of its Space Science Week - an annual event that has introduced hundreds of sixth formers to space research.
12 Aug 2026
Planetary Science at the UCL200 Your Universe Festival
The Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck was proud to play a key role in the Department of Physics and Astronomy's bicentenary celebrations on 19-20th June 2026.
22 Jul 2026
Simulations show SOLAR-C/EUVST will reveal the fine-scale plasma motions that precede solar flares
Forward modelling demonstrates the capabilities of one of the most powerful solar EUV-spectrometers and is accompanied by the release of new tools for simulating and planning instrument operations
10 Jul 2026
