
Overview
This Environmental Management with Geographic Information Systems course at Ulster University aims to teach how environmental management and data handling tools, such as impact assessment, site conservation planning, environmental management systems, ecological monitoring and GIS are applied in making knowledge based decisions on managing the environment. This is considered in the context of environmental legislative/policy frameworks within which industry, government and voluntary bodies work.
Career options
The majority of students on the course are already working in industry or public services and taking the course has helped them to gain promotion and/or change careers as a result of their new skills.
Key skills which will be developed are:
- Biodiversity management plans and site restoration design
- Ecological monitoring
- Environmental management systems
- Research analysis and data interpretation techniques
- Management, processing, analysis, interpretation and presentation of geo-spatial data
- Operation and use of Geographic Information Systems.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of GIS
- Spatial Data Management
- Biodiversity Management
- Spatial Analysis
- GIS for Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Management Project
- Pollution Monitoring
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
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Credits
Postgraduate Diploma - 120
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Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 30 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry to the PgDip:
- Entry to the MSc:
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
4827 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4827 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA
2027 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2027 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
The PgDip fees for UK and EU residents are £4,054, and a further £2,027 for the Masters; fees for Overseas students are £9,654 for the PgDip and an extra £4,827 for the MSc.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!