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University of Stirling: Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Biological and Environmental Sciences |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Geospatial sciences are essential to manage natural resources, such as:
Water Forestry Mining Environmental conservation Geospatial sciences and remote sensing skills are crucial for managing natural resources and environmental conservation.
As more geospatial data is collected and analysed, the demand for GIS specialists and remote sensing experts is expected to continue to grow (source: UK Government 2022). With the global geospatial solutions market size anticipated to reach around £1,600 billion ($2,155 billion) by 2034 (source: Precedence Research 2024), the demand for skills in geospatial sciences will rise too.
Our MSc in Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences focuses on using remote sensing to study Earth and other planets. You'll learn to apply remote sensing data for climate research. The course covers satellites, space, drones and ground-based platforms. You’ll also get training in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), data analysis and modelling.
Gain practical fieldwork experience You can take a residential field module. You’ll learn practical skills in identification, surveying, measuring and sampling on a six-day residential field trip in the Cairngorms National Park. It's an immersive, hands-on experience across diverse habitat types. You’ll gain an awareness of up-to-date technologies available for fieldwork.
Develop advanced skills in remote sensing On this Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences Masters degree you’ll get training in optical and passive remote sensing. You’ll learn about:
modern earth observation satellites; environmental processes; software and methodologies; field and data analytics. You'll take a specialist module on GIS to master the geo-informatics skills required in the sector. You’ll also learn to use the programming language Python for manipulating data. There’s an option to take a module in data analysis in the framework of linear modelling using the open-access R software.
Build your professional experience This course offers valuable industry exposure through work-related assessments and insights from guest speakers across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Past speakers include:
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd Scottish Environment Protection Agency FinSat CAVU Aerospace Ltd You'll also have opportunities to network.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a numerate subject such as geosciences, geography, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, mathematics is required for entry to this course. Applicants without these formal qualifications, but with significant appropriate work, may also be considered. |
| Location | Stirling Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
As we have entered an era of high-resolution Earth observation, the Remote Sensing data are undergoing an explosive growth. Remote Sensing data are regarded as the Big Data of the environmental monitoring world, making graduates with these skills sought after by employers.
Our MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences has a unique emphasis on developing and applying Remote Sensing solutions for understanding and monitoring structures and environmental processes on Earth and other planetary bodies in our solar system. This degree has a special focus on the use of Remote Sensing data and services for climate research and digital transformation of the environment.
The course covers topics from satellite, space, (un)manned airborne- and ground-based platforms and provides professional training in remote sensing, GIS, data analytics, modelling and theoretical, field and lab skills.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a numerate subject such as geosciences, geography, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, mathematics is required for entry to this course. Applicants without these formal qualifications, but with significant appropriate work, may also be considered. |
| Location | Stirling Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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