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University of Southampton: Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Institution University of Southampton View institution profile
Department Geography and Environmental Science View department profile
Web https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering
Email AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk
Telephone 023 8059 4732
Study type Taught

Summary

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.

MSc

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton includes Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, incorporating the Optoelectronics Research Centre.

We are proud to be part of the University of Southampton, a leading research-intensive Russell Group university in the top 80 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2022) and in the top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022). 

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