MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change

Swansea University School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 3 years part-time

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About the course

This programme is one of two Swansea University courses which are among the first postgraduate qualifications to be awarded accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society.

The MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change gives cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, satellite remote sensing and earth system modelling, alongside aspects of climate change.

You will concentrate on the technical aspects of GIS and earth observation, as well as the past, present and future global and regional environmental and climatic change.

By graduation you will have hands-on experience and technical knowledge in GIS and remote sensing, supported by a broad knowledge of scientific issues underpinning climate change.

Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 in an approved subject. Applicants are expected to have good mathematical and computing skills.

IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

Swansea University

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Last updated: 27 January 2025