GIS & Remote Sensing

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are considered essential tools to spatially explore, analyse, visualise and disseminate data; and these skills are increasingly highly sought after in the workplace.



The MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing will provide you with strong theoretical, conceptual and practical foundation on spatial data analytics, covering legislative requirements and ethical considerations.



The aim of the program is to provide you with the skillset for real-world spatial exploration of social, economic and environmental patterns and interactions in support of evidence-based planning and decision-making. It will afford you the opportunity to apply acquired skills in pragmatic contextual settings.



The program will provide you with practical and applied GIS/Remote Sensing abilities as well as a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers.

Stage 1 Core Modules

GEOG41160 Python for GIS Autumn 10

GEOG40890 Remote Sensing Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - *A)1 of:

Option List A: If selecting the dissertation, please note that GEOG40390 Research Design is a prerequisite

GEOG41140 Dissertation 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 35

GEOG41080 Research Project Summer 20



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 35CR:

Option - List B

GEOG40390 Research Design Autumn 5

GEOG40820 GIS Principles and Applications Autumn 10

GEOG40860 Practical Environmental Assessment Autumn 10

GEOG40960 Coastal Risks Autumn 5

GEOG40970 Critical Geographies: Spatialising Power and Inequalities Autumn 10

GEOG40990 INFOMAR marine seabed data Autumn 5

GEOG41000 INFOMAR marine survey data Autumn 5

GEOG41050 Globalization, Empire and Race: Economic Geography Autumn 10

GEOG41090 Urban Data Analytics Autumn 10

GEOG41170 Citizen Science Autumn 10

ARCH41340 GIS, Cultural Heritage and Spatial Thinking Spring 10

GEOG40450 Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy Spring 10

GEOG40870 Advanced GIS Applications Spring 10

GEOG40940 International Urban Fieldwork Spring 10

GEOG41060 Geostatistics and Programming for GIS Spring 10

GEOG41150 GIS for Environmental Health Spring 10

GEOG41210 GIS for Decision-Making Spring 10

GEOG41130 Critical Reviews of GIS Summer 10

GEOG41220 Critical Reviews of GIS Summer 5

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent at bachelors level.

Relevant professional or voluntary experience may be considered as part of the application process.



Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can confirm professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Applicants should have basic computer skills .



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

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Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes



Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

W599 GIS and Remote Sensing Master of Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught



W600 GIS and Remote Sensing Master of Science Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

The program will provide you with practical and applied GIS/Remote Sensing abilities as well as a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers.



Graduates of this program may progress to doctoral study or to careers in:

• Environmental and planning consultancies

• Governmental departments and local authorities (e.g. Dublin City Council)

• State and semi-state agencies (e.g. Central Statistics Office, Environmental Protection Agency,

Marine Institute, Ordnance Survey Ireland)

• Industry (e.g. ESRI, Google)

• Think tanks, research bodies and consultancies (e.g. KPMG)