GIS and Remote Sensing MRes
University of Brighton
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IntroOur GIS and Remote Sensing MRes develops the sought after skills to help you become one of the future professionals, policymakers and influencers relied on to use spatial data to benefit society.Working alongside our team of spatial science researchers, you’ll gain an understanding of research methodology, data collection, and analysis, building the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for a career in research.You can explore multiple forms of spatial and remote sensing ...Read more

Intro

Our GIS and Remote Sensing MRes develops the sought after skills to help you become one of the future professionals, policymakers and influencers relied on to use spatial data to benefit society.

Working alongside our team of spatial science researchers, you’ll gain an understanding of research methodology, data collection, and analysis, building the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for a career in research.

You can explore multiple forms of spatial and remote sensing data including census and survey data, photogrammetry from unmanned aerial vehicles, and airborne and satellite-based multispectral/hyperspectral, lidar and radar data.

Our flexible approach enables you to tailor your studies to match your specific interests and the expertise of our researchers. You'll be linked to our

  • Centre for Aquatic Environments
  • , and have opportunities to work collaboratively across related disciplines such as physical and human geography, geology, ecology, environmental science, archaeology, agriculture, planning, and the built environment with GIS and remote sensing at the core of what you do.

    Careers

    The GIS and Remote Sensing MRes intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, industry, the public sector and academia.

    The course provides a route to further postgraduate research study, through a PhD, or to careers in GIS, remote sensing and data analysis.

    On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research-based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    99/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    28th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    70th

    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    Degree and experience: A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.

    Tuition fees

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    £8,400 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £8,400. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

    Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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    University of Brighton
    Lewes Road Brighton Brighton and Hove BN2 4GA United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.1 miles away

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