Msc Remote Sensing And Gis in Aberystwyth University, UK

Msc Remote Sensing And Gis in Aberystwyth University

This highly interdisciplinary Masters course will expose you to the cutting edge of understanding in Remote Sensing and GIS. Administered by the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, but accessing interdepartmental expertise, this course will provide you with both a strong theoretical and conceptual background and vocational training in Remote Sensing and GIS. You will be taught by lecturers who are active researchers working at the cutting edge of their disciplines, and will benefit from being taught the latest geographical theories and techniques. Graduates of this course progress to a wide range of employment positions in both the industry and academia.

Why study MSc Remote Sensing and GIS at Aberystwyth University?

• Study in a high quality outdoor physical environment and multi-national community

• The Department of Geography and Earth Science is top in Wales, with 78% of its research classified as either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ - REF 2014

• Aberystwyth DGES is in the top ten of UK Geography departments with regards to research power, which provides a measure of the quality of research, as well as of the number of staff undertaking research within the department

• DGES receives funding from organisations such as United Nations, WHO and the European Research Council

• Students have access to a dedicated computer laboratory for research in GIS and remote sensing which is fully equipped with the latest software platforms.

• Masters students have the opportunity to participate in significant meetings and conferences, such as the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference

• This course 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

Careers 

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 

• biodiversity 

• consultancy 

Skills through this programme you will enhance your:

• Presentation and communication skills 

• Research and study skills 

• Field expertise and data collection skills 

• Critical analysis and evaluation 

• Academic and practical knowledge 

• Understanding of scientific processes and advanced technical tools 

• Confidence with GIS and remote sensing software systems, technologies and programming languages •

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