Overview

As we have entered an era of high-resolution Earth observation, the Remote Sensing data are undergoing an explosive growth. Remote Sensing data are regarded as the Big Data of the environmental monitoring world, making graduates with these skills sought after by employers.

Our MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences has a unique emphasis on developing and applying Remote Sensing solutions for understanding and monitoring structures and environmental processes on Earth and other planetary bodies in our solar system. This degree has a special focus on the use of Remote Sensing data and services for climate research and digital transformation of the environment.

The course covers topics from satellite, space, (un)manned airborne- and ground-based platforms and provides professional training in remote sensing, GIS, data analytics, modelling and theoretical, field and lab skills.

Course objectives

The MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences aims to prepare graduates for a successful career in:

• environmental, heritage and resource management (e.g. agriculture, fisheries, energy, insurances, waste crime) sectors;
• the fast-growing downstream space and technology-driven industries, including government regulators, local authorities, universities and space agencies.

We aim to provide an in-depth, critical and balanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of remote sensing alongside current and emerging environmental and other applications.

This course will develop transferable professional and academic skills and will combine interdisciplinary scientific knowledge in environmental sciences with practical and cutting edge observation technology.