Remote Sensing and Geographic Informative Systems

Whether you’re passionate about environmental management, public health, or disaster response, our cutting-edge curriculum will empower you to make informed decisions using geospatial insights.

You’ll tackle real-world challenges, from public health to environmental management and learn to analyse geospatial data from satellites and radar. Remote sensing and GIS professionals are increasingly sought after in government, business, education, and voluntary sectors.

You’ll have access to the latest software and tools including ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine (a remote sensing package), and SPSS (data analysis software). You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct independent research projects, potentially leading to published research articles.

Study from anywhere, at your own pace. Our modules have assessment deadlines, but you decide when and where to engage with the material. With multiple exit points you can tailor your journey - earn a Postgraduate Certificate in just one academic year, a Postgraduate Diploma in two years, or an MSc in three years. Part-time students can take one module at a time (two per academic semester). Need more flexibility? Explore single-module study options.

Ulster University’s School of Geography and Environmental Sciences (GES) has 25 years of GIS teaching experience (including nearly 20 years of online distance learning) and are committed to your success.

Benefits to you or your business

• Gain expertise in various areas, including remote sensing, photogrammetry, active and passive remote sensing data analysis, GIS, spatial data management, and programming for GIS and remote sensing.
• Gain extensive practice using essential GIS and remote sensing software, improving your professional and academic skills and enhancing employability.
• Learn to work with recent remote sensing data and apply geospatial analytical skills for informed decision-making.
• Get the expertise to map, monitor, and understand systems and changes in terrestrial and marine environments.
• Apply your knowledge in diverse fields, including climate change, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, marine planning, sustainable urban development, epidemiology, and crime analysis.
• Interact with fellow students from around the world, enhancing your learning experience.