Geographical Information Systems University of Portsmouth

Overview

On this Geographical Information Systems course from the University of Portsmouth , you’ll learn the fundamentals of using geospatial data for real-world solutions through a combination of practical work and background theory. You'll use the same software tools employed by professionals in the field, and find out how to apply practical GIS skills in a range of contexts.

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

Once you complete this MSc Geographical Information Systems degree, you'll be able to apply your lab and field experience in small and medium-sized enterprises, global businesses or non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Alternatively, you could apply to do a postgraduate research degree in physical and human geography or earth and environmental sciences.

You'll use industry-standard software, and learn processing techniques, programming and database skills that employers are typically looking for in prospective employees.

Each year we organise a programme of guest speakers from industry to talk about their work, new developments in their field, careers paths and opportunities.

Graduates of this course have gone into areas such as:

• Environmental protection

• Surveying and statistics

• Telecommunications

• Civil engineering

• Retail and hospitality

• Local and national government

• International charities

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• The NHS

• Banking, finance and insurance

• Transport planning

• Utilities

• Coastal management

• Space and satellite technology

• Cartography

• Software development