Online Learning

Study environmental issues and explore the current challenges, their causes, and possible solutions in this flexible online course. You'll learn about how environmental issues have changed over time, key drivers of environmental challenges, different approaches to these challenges, and issues in environmental management.

Study geographical information systems (GIS) and related geospatial technologies online, including databases, digital mapping and cartography, with experts. Learn the basics of digital mapping and geovisualisation, and discover the art and science of designing and creating maps and other visualisations of spatial data.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Geographical Information Systems.

Sustainable development – balancing environmental, economic, and social goals – is humanity’s greatest challenge. This Masters-level online course is designed to help train future sustainability leaders. You will develop your understanding of sustainability transitions and learn to lead sustainable change.

Study UAV remote sensing, monitoring, digital mapping, image processing, and softcopy photogrammetry. Gain theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills related to using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and learn how to apply these technologies to a range of real-world problems.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Geographical Information Systems.

Learn how remote sensing and geospatial analysis is used for Earth and space exploration, and develop your understanding of planetary remote sensing principles and methods.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Planetary Sciences.

Comparing planetary atmospheres is a vital part of planetary sciences. The process reveals similarities and differences that test and inform our understanding of these environments. In this Masters-level online short course, you’ll learn how comparative planetology is carried out, to help lead us to new insights.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Planetary Sciences.

In this flexible online short course, you’ll study the main aspects of engineering and science for space exploration. Learn how space missions and instruments are planned, developed and deployed, and delve into the entire lifecycle of space exploration instruments, from conceptual design through to integration, testing, and data analysis.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Planetary Sciences.

Learn about the rapidly growing fields of spectroscopy, radiative transfer and retrieval methods that are so important in atmospheric and planetary science. Explore how these are applied to studying weather, climate, air quality, and the evolution of greenhouse gases and biogeochemical cycles on Earth, as well as examining the atmospheres of the solar system planets and exoplanets.

This can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of an online MSc in Planetary Sciences.