Earth Observation, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start date: MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. The MSc by Research in Earth Observation allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Your earth observation research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in our established GEMEO research group.
We are ranked: Top 100 in the World (Shanghai Ranking Subject Rankings 2024) 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 100% of the environment was rated as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Year-long individual research project in earth observation
- Research shaped by seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork
- Involvement in the established GEMEO research group
- Ranked Top 100 in the World, Shanghai Subject Rankings 2024
- 90% of research outputs world leading or internationally excellent, REF 2021
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Earth observation scientist
- Remote sensing analyst
- GIS analyst
- Environmental data scientist
- Research scientist
- PhD researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £21,950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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