MSc Geospatial Sciences

The Geospatial Sciences MSc course offered by UCL is centered on exploring the properties and constraints of the natural and built environment using geomatic investigations, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis. The program aims to offer the learners a foundation in the principles and techniques of geospatial sciences and equip them with key skills for applying, using, and understanding the value of the geospatial aspects of the earth's physical and socio-economic environments.Course Content: This comprehensive course covers a range of teachings including geographical information science, geodesy and navigation, remote sensing, spatial data science, surveying, and mapping. The program is delivered through lectures, tutorials, and practical activities, enabling you to learn the practical application of theory. Through this course, students will also have opportunities to develop key practical skills in data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation, thus preparing them for a professional career in the geospatial industry or further academic research.Key Modules: The MSc Geospatial Sciences course comprises key modules like Principles and Practice of Surveying, Positioning and Navigation, Spatial Programming and Web Map Services, Spatial Decision Support, and Remote Sensing – Science, Sensors, and Systems. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Future Careers: On completion of this MSc course, graduates can expect to find roles in a variety of fields from environmental agencies to mapping companies, utility companies, defense, or non-governmental organizations. Graduates may operate as surveyors, geodesists, GIS professionals, or optical and radar remote sensing specialists.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.