Geospatial technologies may include satellites and geographic information systems which collect and interpret data and images of the land and sea for analysis. Individuals interested in learning about the tools used in understanding certain weather conditions, as well as cultural developments, often find geospatial technologies of interest.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.