7May
PostgraduateCourse summary
Our GIS and Remote Sensing MRes develops the sought after skills to help you become one of the future professionals, policymakers and influencers relied on to use spatial data to benefit society. Working alongside our team of spatial science researchers, you’ll gain an understanding of research methodology, data collection, and analysis, building the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for a career in research. You can explore multiple forms of spatial and remote sensing data including census and survey data, photogrammetry from unmanned aerial vehicles, and airborne and satellite-based multispectral/hyperspectral, lidar and radar data.
Modules
Core modules MRes Research Project Evaluating Research in Geoscience, Environment and Society Options* Issues in Ecology and Conservation Policy and Implementation in Town Planning Introduction to GIS Contested Natures and Social Justice Independent Study Environmental Impact Assessment Case Studies in Environmental Assessment and Management Controversies in Science Hydrology and Pollutant Transport Advanced Atmosphere, Weather and Climate Plant and Invertebrate Taxonomy Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation Sustainable Urbanism in Coastal Communities Sustainable Construction Applications in GIS Applied Remote Sensing Environmental Management in Organisations Environmental Policy and Law Water Quality Assessment and Management Water Recycling Technology *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT