Course modalities offered

University of Southampton
Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing MSc
University of Southampton

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This innovative, interdisciplinary programme combines the areas of remote sensing and spatial analysis (GIS), giving scope for a broad overview or specialisation.

You'll focus on real world problems by applying technology to areas such as public health and environmental management. It combines the study of these two key spatial technologies into a single programme that will enhance your employability in these communities.

A range of assessment methods are used with a majority of them consisting of individual or group coursework assignments (e.g. reports, essays, presentations, literature reviews, posters).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

English language requirements: band 2C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5,5 in all components.
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, MSc.

First- or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in geography or a related subject area (eg pure and applied sciences, technological or social sciences) or masters degree in an appropriate subject

Costs

Tuition Fees Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing MSc

EU £23686 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £23686 year 1

Additional fee information

For full information about fees and funding for our Postgraduate courses, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Source: UCAS Oct 15, 2021

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.

chart data

See all university rankings of University of Southampton

What students say about studying Geographical Information Systems in the UK?

  • MSc Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) student
  • Geographic Information System as a Career: What I Wish I Knew

About University of Southampton

The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.

  • My first week | University of Southampton
  • What opportunities does Southampton offer? | University of Southampton
  • Made in Southampton | University of Southampton
  • Study English | University of Southampton
  • What advice would you give your first-year self? | UoS
  • Study Business Entrepreneurship | University of Southampton

Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Highfield Campus
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Swansea University - - - £4800 £10000 - Swansea On campus Part-time
University of Leicester - - - £9500 £21000 - Leicester On campus Part-time
Aberystwyth University - - - £7800 £15850 - Aberystwyth On campus Full-time
Newcastle University 69% 5% 0% £9250 - 109 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Newcastle University 69% 5% 0% £9250 - 109 Newcastle On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 69% 5% 0% - - 109 Sheffield On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 69% 5% 0% - - 109 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
University of Brighton 69% 5% 0% - - 109 Brighton On campus Full-time
University of Portsmouth 69% 5% 0% - - 109 Portsmouth On campus Part-time
University of Aberdeen 69% 5% 0% - - 109 Aberdeen On campus Full-time