Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences

University of Stirling

United Kingdom, Stirling

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University of Stirling

United Kingdom , Stirling

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

on campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,300 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences

About

As we have entered an era of high-resolution Earth observation, the Remote Sensing data are undergoing an explosive growth. Remote Sensing data are regarded as the Big Data of the environmental monitoring world, making graduates with these skills sought after by employers.

Our MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences has a unique emphasis on developing and applying Remote Sensing solutions for understanding and monitoring structures and environmental processes on Earth and other planetary bodies in our solar system. This degree has a special focus on the use of Remote Sensing data and services for climate research and digital transformation of the environment.

The course covers topics from satellite, space, (un)manned airborne- and ground-based platforms and provides professional training in remote sensing, GIS, data analytics, modelling and theoretical, field and lab skills.

Top reasons to study with us

Specialised training in the use of Remote Sensing and GIS in environmental and natural resource analysis and management

Our course meets the recruitment needs of employers and provides diverse career opportunities across different space sectors

Our course is based on research-led teaching, delivered by staff who are world-leaders in their fields

Course objectives

The MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences aims to prepare graduates for a successful career in:

environmental, heritage and resource management (e.g. agriculture, fisheries, energy, insurances, waste crime) sectors;
the fast-growing downstream space and technology-driven industries, including government regulators, local authorities, universities and space agencies.

We aim to provide an in-depth, critical and balanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of remote sensing alongside current and emerging environmental and other applications.

This course will develop transferable professional and academic skills and will combine interdisciplinary scientific knowledge in environmental sciences with practical and cutting edge observation technology.

Work placements

This Masters course includes work-related assessments and guest speakers from public, private and third sector. Collectively, these will help you to set your career expectations and provide you with knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to recruitment needs.

The modules also integrate career readiness skills through the use case studies from different sector perspectives. This gives you the opportunity to familiarise with real-life solutions to common challenges in Earth observation and space exploration.

Flexible learning

If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a numerate subject such as geosciences, geography, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, mathematics is required for entry to this course. Applicants without these formal qualifications, but with significant appropriate work, may also be considered.

International entry requirements

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English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

Pre-sessional English language courses

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

Career

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to build a successful career in the fast-growing downstream Space and technology-driven industries or work in environmental, heritage and resource managements sectors including government regulators, local authorities, universities and space agencies. The course will allow to get industry experience through modules including work-related assessments and guest speakers from public, private and third sector.