Course summary
About this course Explore Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing at a global top 100* University. You'll gain hands-on experience through practical classes, lectures, and group tutorials. Your learning journey includes:
- Understanding GIS & Remote Sensing: Exploring how geospatial technologies are used to capture data and understand our environment
- Programming & Data Science: Develop programming and geospatial data science skills such as AI and machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis - no prior experience needed.
- Solving Global Challenges: Use data to tackle environmental, health, sustainability, and societal problems.
- Critical Thinking & Research: Build transferable skills for research, consultancy, or future PhD studies.
- Interdisciplinary Design: Combines GIS, Remote Sensing, Programming, and Data science techniques.
- Inclusive Curriculum: Welcomes applicants at all skill levels — great for career changers or specialists.
- Practical Learning: Emphasises labs, tutorials, and self-study to build real-world capabilities.
- Cutting-Edge Research: You will not only learn from experts at the forefront of research in Geospatial science but will also undertake a research project that delves into contemporary geospatial challenges, with potential industry collaboration.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed using a variety of methods, including examinations, reports, essays, group assignments, in-class tests, and a research project.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English is at a level of our band E: For IELTS, 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For more information on accepted English Language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.2 degree in geography, physics, geomatics, Environmental science, ecology, biology, geology, engineering. Other subjects can be considered on a case by case basis providing there is work experience.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Band G: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £26352 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £26352 | Year 1 |
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
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ