Course summary
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. Your learning benefits from the combined Geography and Biosciences research expertise of our staff around geographic information, environmental and climate dynamics, marine and ecosystem biology, and sustainable development. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Modules
The first part of this MSc contains compulsory and optional 20-credit modules on subjects such as modelling earth systems, satellite remote sensing and climate science and policy. The second part exclusively involves a 60-credit research project module on geographic information and climate change. We reserve the right to change the options available each year.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Geographical Society
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/biosciences-geography-physics/geography/msc-geographic-information-and-climate-change/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP