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Overview
You’ll get an introduction to remote sensing data acquisition, digital image processing tools, and softcopy photogrammetry. You’ll learn how to collect environmental data at several different scales for input into a Geographical Information System (GIS).
You’ll study UAV, airborne and satellite remote sensing (platforms and sensors), learning how to gather UAV imagery and process the data. You’ll then discover how to process it into information as part of a project.
You’ll learn about digital image processing and softcopy photogrammetry to extract environmental information from digital imagery, and monitoring and mapping applications.
Careers
This UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping course at the University of Aberdeen will help you prepare for a career in GIS. You’ll build real-world skills in bidding for project tenders, budgeting for work and presenting to clients.
You could work towards roles including:
- GIS Officer
- GIS Technician
You could find GIS-related work in the commercial sector, local or national government, environmental agencies, research or academia.
Programme Structure
This course covers the following topics:- Geospatial data sources
- Creating geospatial databases
- Land-use/land-cover mapping using satellite imagery, aerial photography and digital image processing
- Geospatial data analysis
- Mapping, visualising and communicating information using WebGIS
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 7 other Short Courses in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full
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