Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing University of Southampton
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | find out | find out | find out |
Course overview
About this course
Explore Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing at a global top 100* University.
- You'll gain hands-on experience through practical classes, lectures, and group tutorials. Your learning journey includes:
- Understanding GIS & Remote Sensing: Exploring how geospatial technologies are used to capture data and understand our environment
- Programming & Data Science: Develop programming and geospatial data science skills such as AI and machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis - no prior experience needed.
- Solving Global Challenges: Use data to tackle environmental, health, sustainability, and societal problems.
- Critical Thinking & Research: Build transferable skills for research, consultancy, or future PhD studies.
Your future career
Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your expertise, this course opens doors for an exciting career in the geospatial world. This postgraduate degree unlocks careers in Geospatial Data Science, Earth Observation, GIS Consulting and Development, Public Policy and Environmental Management, Research and PhD opportunities as you'll build real-world experience and knowledge that can be applied using the latest in GIS technology.
- Key features of the course
- Interdisciplinary Design: Combines GIS, Remote Sensing, Programming, and Data science techniques.
- Inclusive Curriculum: Welcomes applicants at all skill levels — great for career changers or specialists.
- Practical Learning: Emphasises labs, tutorials, and self-study to build real-world capabilities.
- Cutting-Edge Research: You will not only learn from experts at the forefront of research in Geospatial science but will also undertake a research project that delves into contemporary geospatial challenges, with potential industry collaboration.
Further Information
This course is open to graduates from a range of disciplines including geography, physics, geomatics, environmental science, ecology, biology, geology, or engineering. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
Entry requirements for this course
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