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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences

University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£12,858Per Year (Intl)
£1,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Stirling, the MSc (PG) Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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 geosp... International tuition fees are £12,858 per year, home/UK fees are £1,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Remote Sensing Theory and Applications
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Earth Observation Data Processing
Climate and Environmental Monitoring
Geospatial Modelling and Cartography
Research Methods in Geospatial Sciences
Fieldwork and Ground-based Data Collection
Dissertation in Environmental Remote Sensing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Academic 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. International entry requirements View the entry requirements for your country. English language requirements If English is not your first lan

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,858

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,858

Home Student Fee

£1,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About University of Stirling

University of Stirling offers Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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