Overview

The Remote Sensing and GIS MSc degree offered at Aberystwyth University has a strong vocational aspect and offers an integration of cutting-edge theory and practical application.

Remote Sensing Masters are offered through the collaboration of three world-class institutes at the university, giving students access to this collective expertise and experience as well as to superb departmental facilities.

Employability

Our alumni have taken positions with UK and international government bodies, private enterprises and leading research establishments. This MSc in Remote Sensing and GIS will open up a diverse range of careers for its students.

By studying this course, you will be a highly competent contributor to any work relating to:

climate change

human impacts on terrestrial ecosystems

glaciology

hydrology

forestry

coastal change

carbon cycle science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Skills: Science Communication And Data Analysis

Advanced Skills In Geographic Information Systems

Advanced Skills In Remote Sensing

Applied Geospatial Skills In Industry

Remote Sensing And Gis

Remote Sensing Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 43 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience.
Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22410 GBP / year

≈ 22410 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11675 GBP / year

≈ 11675 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Aberystwyth

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