Overview

Learn practical GIS skills and how to analyse spatial data.

Join a university with over 30 years of excellence in postgraduate teaching of remote sensing, GIS, visualisation, digital mapping and cartography.

You can also study MSc Geographical Information Systems full-time on campus.

Geospatial technologies are of increasing importance in many areas of commercial, industrial, and government employment. This includes nature conservation agencies, civil and coastal engineering projects, and marine and coastal zone management. As a result, the demand for skills in GIS and related technologies has grown considerably.

In the Geographical Information Systems programme of the University of Aberdeen, you’ll study the techniques and tools for acquiring, storing, processing, classifying, analysing and visualising spatially referenced data, and their application to the study of the Earth.

You’ll cover:

Spatial databases

Programming

Simulation and modelling

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Digital mapping and cartography

Airborne, satellite and UAV remote sensing

Digital image processing

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

WebGIS and Internet atlases

Field data capture

Mobile GIS

Where this will take you

Careers

Our GIS graduates have a very successful employment record in the commercial sector, environmental agencies, local and national government, research, and academia.

They’ve gone on to work as:

Project officers

Programmers

Sales managers

GIS engineers

Senior consultant GIS specialists

Project managers.

Further career opportunities include:

GIS consultant

GIS technician

Planning analyst

Spatial data consultant.

You’ll acquire the practical experience, specialist knowledge and problem-solving skills to pursue careers in any of these fields.

Industry opportunities

Career opportunities are highlighted through guest lectures, and chances to work with organisations as part of your MSc dissertation.

In addition, there is the possibility of industry suggested projects, dependent upon minimum academic requirements, and industrial input and contact with geospatial practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Origins, Evolutions and Implementation of GIS

GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation

UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping

Fundamentals and Advanced Applications of Map Algebra

WebGIS and Online Mapping

Database Systems and Big Data

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 (lower-second) honours degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Archaeology, Computing Science, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Geomatics, Marine & Coastal Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Planning, Plant Science, Soil Science or Zoology

You can also apply if you have a degree in another subject area and can show your interest, aptitude and/or experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technologies

English language requirements

Degree transcript

Personal statement

Degree certificate

CV / Resume

Technological requirements

A computer (ideally a PC or laptop) or Mac operating on

Windows 8 or later
Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or later (see note for Mac users* below)

A note for Mac users

While you can use a Mac, this may limit running software used in GIS.

Reliable internet access

Speakers or headphones

You will need to purchase a piece of software for one of the courses in this degree: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Programming

Tuition Fee

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International

7830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15660 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
National

7830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15660 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.

Funding

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