MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change at Swansea University

Programme overview

MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change provides cross-disciplinary training in the scientific principles of GIS, satellite remote sensing and Earth system modelling alongside climate change science. Teaching draws on the Geography and Biosciences teams.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Satellite Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Modelling and Climate Change: Past, Present and Future, with options including Environmental Dynamics, Ecosystems, and Drone Accreditation and Remote Sensing, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles include GIS and remote sensing specialist, climate change or net zero consultant, climate risk or adaptation analyst, environmental data scientist or modeller, drone and Earth observation technician, and policy, conservation or sustainability officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: normally a 2:1 in an approved subject; applicants are expected to have good mathematical and computing skills. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; fees after the first year rise by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; fees after the first year rise by 3%. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

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