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MSc Advanced Drone Technology

University of the West of Scotland — Paisley, United Kingdom

MSc Advanced Drone Technology is a postgraduate Linguistics course at University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom. It takes September intake: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time January (2026) intake: 1.5 years full-time, typically 2 years part-time, costs £18,000 per year and starts in January and September.

Postgraduate · September intake: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time January (2026) intake: 1.5 years full-time, typically 2 years part-time · Full-time · Linguistics · £18,000 per year

Intakes: January, September

MSc Advanced Drone Technology is an innovative, future-focused programme created to address the growing need for specialists in autonomous drone systems. Students gain practical skills across the entire drone lifecycle, from flight operations and risk assessment to data assurance and the design of bespoke processing and analysis pipelines.

Careers

  • Drone Operations Specialist
  • Remote Sensing Analyst
  • Autonomous Systems Engineer
  • Computer Vision Specialist

Frequently asked questions

How long is MSc Advanced Drone Technology at University of the West of Scotland?

MSc Advanced Drone Technology takes September intake: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time January (2026) intake: 1.5 years full-time, typically 2 years part-time (Full-time).

How much does MSc Advanced Drone Technology at University of the West of Scotland cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,000 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MSc Advanced Drone Technology start?

Intakes: January and September.

What level is MSc Advanced Drone Technology?

It is a postgraduate course in Linguistics.

What careers can MSc Advanced Drone Technology lead to?

Typical roles include Drone Operations Specialist, Remote Sensing Analyst, Autonomous Systems Engineer and Computer Vision Specialist.