MSc Environmental Drone Remote Sensing at Swansea University

Programme overview

This MSc teaches the knowledge and skills to create and use high-resolution remote sensing data from drone-mounted sensors for environmental applications. It includes theoretical and practical flight training, taught partly by an external CAA-accredited provider, leading to the CAA General Visual line of sight Certificate (GVC).

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Geography | Duration: 1 year full time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Satellite Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Ecosystems: Ecology, Conservation and Resource Management and Drone Accreditation and Remote Sensing, with 40 credits of options (such as Environmental Dynamics, Environmental Modelling, Climate Change - Past, Present and Future) and a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include remote sensing, climate and vegetation modelling, precision agriculture surveying, geospatial data analysis, drone 3D modelling, infrastructure inspection, drone flight instruction, GIS, city planning and mapping.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 degree in an approved subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,900 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time

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