Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing (MSc)

Award
Master of Science
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 year
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provides a powerful means to solve complex problems using advanced techniques, primarily through manipulation of geospatial data.  

This MSc Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing course will equip you with critical theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you’ll need to become an expert in GIS, Geospatial Analysis and Earth Observation.

You’ll explore the fundamentals of GIS and remote sensing, and build your skills to observe, analyse, and make sense of our changing world. You’ll choose from a range of optional modules to gain in-depth understanding of topical and relevant subjects in areas that match your interests and career goals.

Our globally renowned researchers' work feeds directly into the course to shape your learning with the latest thinking to solve real-world problems in areas such as:

  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • health geographies
  • disaster management
  • global carbon cycle
  • wildfire monitoring and management
  • climate change

You’ll also have opportunities to:

  • understand GIS and remote sensing, exploring how geospatial technologies are used to capture data and understand our environment
  • develop programming and geospatial data science skills, such as AI or machine learning techniques, for geospatial data analysis
  • build transferable skills for research, consultancy, or future PhD studies
  • carry out your own research project, with the opportunity to work in partnership with a leading industry or research organisation
  • work with world-renowned researchers from WorldPop group, Southampton Geospatial, and the Geodata Institute

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

This course is lead by Dr Booker Ogutu. Dr Ogutu is particularly interested in using Earth Observation data to understand how environmental and climate change impact terrestrial ecosystems and influences the global carbon cycle. 

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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