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A postgraduate opportunity in Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management The School of GeoSciences is the largest grouping of GeoScientists in the UK, with around 400 academics, researchers and research students. The most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) rated our School as having the greatest concentration of ‘world- leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ researchers in the field of GeoSciences in the UK. In 2015, the University was ranked 21st in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
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A postgraduate opportunity in Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management
The School of GeoSciences is the largest grouping of GeoScientists in the UK, with around 400 academics, researchers and research students. The most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) rated our School as having the greatest concentration of ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ researchers in the field of GeoSciences in the UK. In 2015, the University was ranked 21st in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Understand the use of Earth observation data within the context of geographical information science
Studying MSc Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management (2016 entry)
The Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management programme aims to equip students with the necessary analytical and communication skills to be able to work in this important and growing field. The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and will be attractive to entrants principally with a background in environmental or geographical sciences who have already come across remote sensing, as well as to those with backgrounds in physics, computer science and engineering who are looking for careers in more applied areas. Students progressing from the programme will be well-prepared either to pursue a research degree or to find relevant employment in the field.
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Careers
Graduates will benefit from our proven track record in placing students with a diverse range of employers. Our GIS graduates have worked for Amey Infrastructure Services, British Airways, ESRI, General Electic, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intergraph, Microsoft, Oracle, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scottish Water, Sopra Group, SLR Consulting, Food and Agricultural Organisations of the United Nations and the World Bank, as well as continuing in academia.
Entry Requirements
A UK 2:1 degree. For international equivalents, please see http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry
Programme Delivery and Duration
The programme is delivered on-campus Full-time 12 months or Part-time 24 or 36 months
2016/17 Tuition Fees
Home/EU - £10,200; Overseas/International - £22,500
Please note that fees typically rise around 5% each year
Scholarships
Students applying for this programme may be eligible to apply for funding. More information can be found online: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/postgraduate/masters-programme
English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)TOEFL-iBT: Total 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section). A degree from an English speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances. More information about other qualifications we accept is online: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/english
How to Apply
Please apply for this programme online: http://www.ed.ac.uk/pg/874
Contact us
Programme Secretary: Edwin Cruden E: [email protected]
Programme Director: Professor Iain Woodhouse E: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/postgraduate/masters-programme/taught-masters/msc-earth-observation
Learning is through lectures, informal group discussion and individual study, as well as a short residential study tour. After two semesters of taught courses, you will work towards your individual dissertation.
Compulsory courses • Introduction To Spatial Analysis• Spatial Modelling• Research Practice and Project Planning• Principles of Geographical Information Science • Fundamentals for Remote Sensing• Dissertation in GIS
Through consultation with your Programme Director you will also choose from a range of option courses.
Suggested option courses may include• Hyperspectral Remote Sensing • Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing• Advanced Spatial Database Methods • Atmospheric Quality and Global Change • Business Geographics • Data Integration and Exchange • Data Mining and Exploration • Ecosystem Services 1: Ecosystem Dynamics and
Functions
• Ecosystem Services 2: Ecosystem Values and Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment • Forests and Environment • Fundamentals for Remote Sensing • Further Spatial Analysis • ICT for Development • Integrated Resource Planning • Introduction to Environmental Modelling • Introduction to Three Dimensional Climate Modelling • Land Use/Environmental Interactions • Management of Sustainable Development • Marine Systems and Policies • Near Ground Earth Observations: New Platforms &
Sensors• Object Orientated Software Engineering: Spatial
Algorithms • Object Oriented Software Engineering Principles • Participation in Policy and Planning • Principles of Environmental Sustainability • Principles of Geographical Information Science • Principles of GIS for Archaeologists • Technologies for Sustainable Energy
