Aberystwyth University: Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Geography and Earth Sciences |
| Web | http://www.aber.ac.uk |
| postgraduate-iges@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 622606 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course combines the fields of GIS and Remote Sensing to provide students with a strong theoretical and conceptual background and vocational training in these inter-related topics. Having completed your undergraduate degree in a related field, this MSc will enable you to bring your skills and knowledge up to date with a mastery of the latest technological tools and contemporary theoretical understanding. The course particularly focuses on conveying new approaches to data processing, analysis and interpretation as well as the use of innovative technologies, such as unmanned airborne vehicles.
The course is a full-time programme, taught over one year, and is divided into two parts over three semesters. In part one, you will establish a breadth of necessary skills in a number of core modules whilst directing your own study by choosing specialist modules, worth a total of 120 credits. In part two, you will apply your learning in the individual dissertation worth an additional 60 credits.
The Remote Sensing component will introduce you to a range of technologies (including radar, optical/hyperspectral sensing and lidar) in a breadth of application contexts (including climate change, human impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, glaciology, hydrology, forestry, coastal change, carbon cycle science to biodiversity). Within GIS, you will encounter fundamental concepts and software functionality.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | BSc Honours degree (2.2 with minimum final average 56.5 per cent) or equivalent in a related subject at undergraduate level, and accompanying references. The University considers applicants with other experience which gives an equivalent basis for entry. IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 (internet based) where applicable. |
| Assessment | The taught part of the course (Part 1) is delivered and assessed through lectures, student seminars, practical exercises, case studies, course work and formal examinations. The subsequent successful submission of your research dissertation (Part 2) leads to the award of MSc. |
| Modules | Modules include: Advanced Research Skills 1: Science Communication And Data Analysis; Fundamentals Of Remote Sensing And Gis; Remote Sensing Issues; Advanced Research Skills 2: Research Design And Data Acquisition; Skills In Remote Sensing; Work Experience In Geographical Information Systems/remote Sensing; Research Dissertation In Geographical Information Systems/remote Sensing |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Fees
| EU | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15750 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | BSc Honours degree (2.2 with minimum final average 56.5 per cent) or equivalent in a related subject at undergraduate level, and accompanying references. The University considers applicants with other experience which gives an equivalent basis for entry. IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 (internet based) where applicable. |
| Assessment | The taught part of the course (Part 1) is delivered and assessed through lectures, student seminars, practical exercises, case studies, course work and formal examinations. The subsequent successful submission of your research dissertation (Part 2) leads to the award of MSc. |
| Modules | Modules include: Advanced Research Skills 1: Science Communication And Data Analysis; Fundamentals Of Remote Sensing And Gis; Remote Sensing Issues; Advanced Research Skills 2: Research Design And Data Acquisition; Skills In Remote Sensing; Work Experience In Geographical Information Systems/remote Sensing; Research Dissertation In Geographical Information Systems/remote Sensing |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Fees
| EU | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 7160 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15750 GBP for Whole course |
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