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.

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/