Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Geographical Information Science in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
34,000
(c. USD45,647.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Geospatial Information Science (GIS) delivers innovative solutions to global challenges through cutting-edge technology.
GIS collects, organizes, analyzes, and visualizes location-based data to reveal spatial connections and trends across the planet's surface.
Globally, GIS tackles intricate issues daily, gradually becoming essential across nearly all fields of study.
Applications range from demographic analysis, urban development, supply chain optimization, disease monitoring, and network planning to forest conservation, ecosystem preservation, and climate modeling - GIS is transforming global operations.
Our pioneering MSc in Geospatial Information Science was the world's first program of its kind.
With a 30-year legacy and nearly 1000 alumni, we consistently update the curriculum to reflect current technological advancements and sector developments.
Under the mentorship of our world-renowned faculty, you'll acquire essential theoretical foundations, hone practical competencies, and conduct guided research projects.
You'll also join our exclusive Edinburgh Earth Observatory Seminar Series, organized with AGI-Scotland. These sessions connect you with industry experts while introducing novel concepts, academic pathways, and career prospects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industry experience.
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industry experience.
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
34,000