15 Part time MSc Programs in Geographic Sciences in Europe for 2024
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing is an exciting and rapidly growing branch of information technology (IT), incorporating satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), to derive information which is essential for the management of the earth’s resources at local, national and global scales.
MSc in Urban and Regional Planning
Politecnico di Torino and Università degli Studi di Torino
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- Turin, Italy
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MS forms a " planner " with skills that allow him to assume a role of coordinating project teams engaged in territorial and urban planning, landscape planning activities, and development of strategies, policies, and projects of urban and territorial transformations.
Master of Science in Geographical Information Science & Systems – UNIGIS
UNIGIS Salzburg - Paris Lodron University Salzburg
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- Salzburg, Austria
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English, German, Spanish
UNIGIS Salzburg is part of the Department of Geoinformatics at the Paris Lodron University Salzburg. There, UNIGIS is responsible for the remote study programs UNIGIS MSc (CE) (2-year-program) and UNIGIS professional (1-year-program). As a founding member of the UNIGIS International Association, UNIGIS Salzburg has 30 years of experience in distance learning/teaching and counts 3000+ alumni.
MSc Geotechnical Engineering
University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our Geotechnical Engineering Masters/MSc is designed for recent graduates or experienced professionals, The program is ideal for civil engineers and geologists seeking to extend their professional scope or specialize in geotechnical engineering. The long-term performance of the structure must be predicted, and instruments may have to be installed to check the prediction.
- Edgbaston, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Birmingham Hydrogeology MSc is the longest-running groundwater MSc course in the UK. Our alumni comprise a large proportion of the groundwater professionals in the UK and many more in another 50 or so countries, all contributing significantly to both human and environmental well-being.
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
The MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change gives cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, satellite remote sensing and earth system modelling, alongside aspects of climate change.
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Geotechnical engineering – the mechanics of the earth’s materials – is a sector with a huge global skills shortage, meaning that well-trained geotechnical engineers are in high demand.
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Part time
36 months
Distance Learning
English
Geographical information is integrated into our day-to-day life and is crucial to a growing number of industries in both the public and private sectors. Our Geographical Information Science MSc will provide you with in-depth and specialist knowledge of GIS techniques. You’ll focus on scientific, technical and computational aspects of Geographical Information Science (GIScience), with particular reference to the socioeconomic and environmental sciences.
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have become a crucial part of society, benefitting a wide range of industries. From supply chain management to insurance, and urban planning to government agencies, the scope of GIS software is huge – and is only going to keep growing. This is why corporations worldwide are looking for qualified GIS experts to bring together the geospatial data that’ll help inform their future strategies and decision-making. Our Geographical Information Systems MSc focuses on the scientific, technical and computational aspects of GIS and Geographical Information Science (GIScience), with particular reference to the socioeconomic and environmental sciences. We’ll introduce you to GIS and the packages and database systems available to use in business, health and planning settings, whilst offering optional modules that’ll allow you to expand your career prospects into the areas that interest you and are informed by the world-leading research we conduct across the university.
PgDip/MSc in Geographic Information Systems
Ulster University School of Geography and Environmental Science
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- Belfast, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning
English
With 25 years experience of teaching GIS and nearly 20 years via online distance learning, we have a long and successful track record in GIS education. This course teaches the concepts behind GIS and provides in-depth practice using both commercial and open-source software. You can study either full-time or part-time and can aim for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree.
- Lund, Sweden
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This is an internet-based distance learning programme in which you learn how to analyse and model spatial phenomena, focusing on natural resources, using GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and remote sensing and environmental modelling. You can adopt the learning methods that work best for you and choose your own pace of study for any given semester. The programme offers hands-on training using up-to-date software and affords the opportunity to achieve deep theoretical understanding, as well as excellent technical skills, of e.g. spatial programming, SDI, database management, cartography and environmental modelling. The programme is taught by world-class faculties in Sweden (Lund University) and the Netherlands (University of Twente).
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The ground is the greatest area of technical risk in construction — therefore the demand for qualified specialists in geotechnical engineering is ever-growing, both in the UK and internationally. Our Geotechnical Engineering MSc covers the practical application of geotechnical engineering to reduce construction risk and optimise the design of geotechnical structures to ensure that they are safe, sustainable and resilient.
MSc in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography
University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering
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- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
This master's in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography focuses on understanding and managing the locational data required to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in a GIS environment.
- Headington, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Designed in collaboration with leading industry professionals, this MSc in Spatial Planning is a varied and interdisciplinary course that prepares you for work as a planner in a wide range of roles.
PgDip/MSc in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Ulster University School of Geography and Environmental Science
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- Belfast, United Kingdom
Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
Designed to provide up-to-date content and experience of both Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) topics, this course incorporates theoretical materials and extensive hands-on exercises covering aspects such as acquisition, manipulation, analysis and interpretation of various forms of geospatial data.