GIS and Remote Sensing

University College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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University College Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 22,600 / year

Next Intake 25-Sep-2026

GIS and Remote Sensing

About

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are considered essential tools to spatially explore, analyse, visualise
and disseminate data; and these skills are increasingly highly sought after in the workplace.

The MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing will provide you with strong theoretical, conceptual and practical foundation on spatial data
analytics, covering legislative requirements and ethical considerations.

The aim of the program is to provide you with the skillset for real-world spatial exploration of social, economic and environmental patterns and interactions in support of evidence-based planning and decision-making. It will afford you the opportunity to apply acquired skills in pragmatic contextual settings.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

English Program Requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.

Research Programmes: A minimum overall score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.

IELTS Indicator: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band. This test will be accepted for 2022/23 and 2023/24 intake.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

Research Programmes: A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

TOEFL iBT Home: A minimum score of 100 is required with a score of at least 20 in each section.

Duolingo Test of English (DET)

UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2024/25 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.

Please note that this does not apply to the CEMS MiM / MSc in International Management. In the case of the CEMS MiM the Duolingo English Test will not be accepted.

Career

The program will provide you with practical and applied GIS/Remote Sensing abilities as well as a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers.
Graduates of this program may progress to doctoral study or to careers in:
• Environmental and planning consultancies
• Governmental departments and local authorities (e.g. Dublin City Council)
• State and semi-state agencies (e.g. Central Statistics Office, Environmental Protection Agency,
Marine Institute, Ordnance Survey Ireland)
• Industry (e.g. ESRI, Google)
• Think tanks, research bodies and consultancies (e.g. KPMG)