Geographic Information and Climate Change, MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200 QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

22,050 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

17 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is one of two Swansea University courses which are among the first postgraduate qualifications to be awarded accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society .
The MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change gives cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, satellite remote sensing and earth system modelling, alongside aspects of climate change.
You will concentrate on the technical aspects of GIS and earth observation, as well as the past, present and future global and regional environmental and climatic change.
By graduation you will have hands-on experience and technical knowledge in GIS and remote sensing, supported by a broad knowledge of scientific issues underpinning climate change.
Your learning benefits from the combined Geography and Biosciences research expertise of our staff around geographic information, environmental and climate dynamics, marine and ecosystem biology, and sustainable development.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is one of two Swansea University courses which are among the first postgraduate qualifications to be awarded accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society .
The MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change gives cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, satellite remote sensing and earth system modelling, alongside aspects of climate change.
You will concentrate on the technical aspects of GIS and earth observation, as well as the past, present and future global and regional environmental and climatic change.
By graduation you will have hands-on experience and technical knowledge in GIS and remote sensing, supported by a broad knowledge of scientific issues underpinning climate change.
Your learning benefits from the combined Geography and Biosciences research expertise of our staff around geographic information, environmental and climate dynamics, marine and ecosystem biology, and sustainable development.

Admission requirements

6.5+
2.7+
88+
Normally a 2:2 degree (with 55% average) in an approved subject. Applicants are expected to have good mathematical and computing skills.
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. 
17 Jul 2024
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,600 GBP
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International Students

22,050 GBP
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