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Master of Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation offered by the School of GeoSciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- GIS Analyst
- Geospatial Data Scientist
- Researcher
- GIS Developer
- Geospatial Analyst
- Earth Observation Scientist
- GIS Project Manager
- Research Engineer
- Earthquake Catastrophe Model Developer
- PhD Researcher
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme of 180 credits. Compulsory and option courses (total 120 credits). Courses named on the page include Introduction to Earth Observation
- Storing
- Analysing and Delivering Spatial Data
- Professional and Field Skills in GIS and EO
- The Scottish Sea Bird Centre
- Scottish Government. Options include Visual Analytics
- Earth Observation
- Platforms
- Sensors and Analytical Methods
- Geospatial Programming for Planetary Scale Analysis. It includes a dissertation or research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
- English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £39,690 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £50,517 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Central Area |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of GeoSciences |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £39,690 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £50,517 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.

