MSc Remote Sensing and GIS
Aberystwyth University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Penglais Campus CN

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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This highly interdisciplinary Masters course will expose you to the cutting edge of understanding in Remote Sensing and GIS. Administered by the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, but accessing interdepartmental expertise, this course will provide you with both a strong theoretical and conceptual background and vocational training in Remote Sensing and GIS. You will be taught by lecturers who are active researchers working at the cutting edge of their disciplines, and will benefit from ...Read more

This highly interdisciplinary Masters course will expose you to the cutting edge of understanding in Remote Sensing and GIS. Administered by the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, but accessing interdepartmental expertise, this course will provide you with both a strong theoretical and conceptual background and vocational training in Remote Sensing and GIS. You will be taught by lecturers who are active researchers working at the cutting edge of their disciplines, and will benefit from being taught the latest geographical theories and techniques. Graduates of this course progress to a wide range of employment positions in both the industry and academia.

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67/279
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40th
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45th
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Ellie
24 Sep 24

Library not being 24/7 anymore. Lovely..Read more

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Evelyn
30 Jan 24

I really love Aberystwyt uni. The lecturers are fantastic and the student life is great. The student services I'd understaffed, poorly trained and under funded. This is similar to..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,515 per year

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£21,515 per year

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Ellie
24 Sep 24
MSc Remote Sensing and GIS
Library not being 24/7 anymore. Lovely...
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Evelyn
30 Jan 24
MSc Remote Sensing and GIS
I really love Aberystwyt uni. The lecturers are fantastic and the student life is great. The student services I'd understaffed, poorly trained and under funded. This is similar to...
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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