📖Program Curriculum
The first semester will develop core theoretical field and data analytics skills alongside learning about environmental processes. In the second semester the focus turns to training advanced skills in optical and passive remote sensing through a wide range of applications. This includes topics such as
aquatic and terrestrial systems
cometary and planetary near-surface processes
icebergs
ecology
marine safety
food security
human health
climate change
You'll also take a specialist module on GIS for learning geo-informatics skills required in the sector. This course will allow you to work with unique specialists within the University and to work on your research project. You'll also have the option to pursue an industry-linked dissertation via the Making the Most of Masters scheme.
The space sector is growing fast driven by rising demands of Earth observation and space exploration and the need for evidence-based solutions. The rapidly increasing rate of data collection from Earth and space missions suitable for quantifying physical and biogeochemical processes on Earth and other planetary bodies; e.g. ESA Sentinel and Rosetta NASA Mars Exploration Rovers and Landsat and Aqua missions offers unique information about a wide range of different environments.
Advances in sensors and platforms (e.g. unmanned vehicles CubeSats) support new and more detailed characterisation of surfaces and processes. Collectively these are revealing a new era for science applications and industry opportunities.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
Year 1 Autumn semester
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Representing and Manipulating Data (ITNPBD2) 20 credits
Option module
Select 20 credits from ENMPG17 or ITNPBD4 list
Module Credits
Field techniques (ENMPG17) 20 credits
Commercial and Scientific Applications (ITNPBD4) 20 credits
