Overview

On this Geographical Information Systems course at Sheffield Hallam University explore the importance of GIS – where the acquisition, management, interpretation and analysis of geographical information is vital. Along the way you’ll gain real-world experience in a range of industrial and academic sectors, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to kickstart your career.

Key facts

Use your knowledge to implement geographical information systems.

Gain valuable skills in communication, project management and teamwork.

Increase your employability by working on live projects in the industry.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career as a

researcher

statistician

strategic analyst

data analyst in a range of fields

GIS technician

planner

environmental modeler within a range of disciplines

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Gis

Gis And Spatial Analysis

Gis And Statistical Modelling

Comparative International Planning

Ecological Field Survey And Evaluation

Gis And The Environment

Open Source And Online Gis

Remote Sensing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 43 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A lower second class degree or above in a relevant subject ensures consideration for entry on to the course. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

Individuals without a suitable degree will be considered where they can demonstrate they meet the applicant entry profile and have worked for two years at a management level using GIS in the workplace, or, have a sufficiently high level of technical ability and responsibility within their role to meet the satisfaction of the admissions tutor.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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