Earth Observation, MSc by Research

Start date: MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. The MSc by Research in Earth Observation allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Your earth observation research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in our established GEMEO research group. We are ranked: Top 100 in the World (Shanghai Ranking Subject Rankings 2024) 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 100% of the environment was rated as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £21,950 per year

UK students: £5,238 per year

UK/Home: £5,238 per year

International: £21,950 per year

Oct 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom