Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Students develop an all-round knowledge of remote sensing, mapping and data analysis. including fundamental principles, current technological developments and applications to local, regional and global problems. They gain highly developed, marketable practical skills to enable them to take leading roles in academic, government and industrial sectors.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules in term one (60 credits), four optional modules in term two (60 credits) and a research project in term three (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), full-time 12 weeks, flexible study up to two years is offered.

• Analytical and Numerical Methods
• Scientific Computing
• Geospatial Science subject to approval
• Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing

• Terrestrial Carbon: Modelling and Monitoring
• Global Monitoring of Environment and Society
• Airborne Data Acquisition
• Image Understanding
• Ocean and Coastal Zone Management
• Terrestrial Data Acquisition
• Climate Modelling

All students undertake an individual research project. The department has links with industry, and projects may be carried out in collaboration with organisations outside UCL.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, individual and group coursework, and compulsory computer training. Student learning is supported by tutorials, transferable skills training and research supervision throughout the year. Assessment is through unseen written examinations, coursework, dissertation and an oral presentation.