Geographic Information and Climate Change, MSc
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change provides cross-disciplinary training in the scientific principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite remote sensing and Earth system modelling, alongside key aspects of climate change science. You will focus on the technical applications of GIS and Earth observation while exploring past, present and future patterns of environmental and climatic change at global and regional scales. By the time you graduate, you will have hands-on experience working with GIS and remote sensing technologies, supported by a broad understanding of the scientific issues that underpin climate change.
Your learning is enriched by the combined expertise of our Geography and Biosciences teams, whose research spans geographic information science, environmental and climate dynamics, marine and ecosystem biology, and sustainable development.
Key highlights
- Cross-disciplinary training in GIS, satellite remote sensing and Earth system modelling
- Core study of climate change science alongside technical geospatial skills
- Explores past, present and future environmental change at global and regional scales
- Hands-on experience with GIS and remote sensing technologies
- Taught by Geography and Biosciences staff with wide-ranging research expertise
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
- GIS analyst
- Remote sensing specialist
- Climate change analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Earth observation scientist
- Sustainability officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,900 per year | International: £23,150 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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