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Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing MSc at Cranfield University

Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We regularly review and update our portfolio of courses to ensure that they meet the needs of industry now and in the future. As part of this review the decision has been made to withdraw the Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing MSc. We have improved our taught course programme to introduce the latest research and a focus on current global challenges. This provides access to cutting edge science as well as interactions and discussions with students from across our courses covering topics such as climate change, sustainability, environmental management and environmental engineering.

Faculty: Environment  |  Duration: One year full-time, two-three years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Full-time: October, part-time: October  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 80 credits/800 hours, Group projects 40 credits/400 hours, Individual project 60 credits/600 hours. Compulsory modules: GIS and Spatial Data Management, Aerial Photography and Digital Photogrammetry, Scientific Python, Applied Earth Observation, Image Processing and Analysis, Advanced GIS Methods, Environmental Resource Survey, Web Mapping.

Career pathways

Successful students develop diverse and rewarding careers in the spatial information industry, national and local government, consultancies, utilities, and research organisations. The international nature of this course means that career opportunities are not restricted to the UK.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Ideally applicants will have studied in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,895 for the whole programme (2025/26). MSc Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 for the whole programme (2025/26). MSc Full-time Source

Intake: Full-time: October, part-time: October

Duration: One year full-time, two-three years part-time

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