
Overview
On this MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS) degree 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.
The course covers all the essential areas of geospatial data analysis, including GIS, remote sensing and Earth observation, geodatabases, programming, and field techniques. You'll analyse spatial data through your own project work and build on your previous studies and work experience, applying data analysis methods and software tools to help solve real world problems.
Once you graduate, you'll be well placed to pursue a career as a GIS and remote sensing specialist. Graduates have gone on to enjoy careers in local and national government, healthcare, environment and conservation, construction, energy, transport, heritage, space and satellite technology, and university-based research.
Highlights
- Get hands-on experience of using Geographical Information (GI) instruments, including GPS, Total Stations and 3D laser scanners
- Learn from experts with extensive industrial and consultancy experience and strong research portfolios
- Practise your GIS data collection skills, both in the field and in our GIS and remote sensing laboratory with its own dedicated GIS technical team
- Take part in three-days of fieldwork data collection at a National Trust conservation site with the processed data shared with the Trust to help inform their management practices
- Use licensed industry-standard software (Esri ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine), processing techniques and datasets
Careers and opportunities
Once you complete this MSc Geographical Information Systems degree at University of Portsmouth, 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
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Geographical information system consultant
- GIS and data analyst
- Location planning analyst
- GIS technician
- Software development engineer
- Spatial analyst
- Remote sensing analyst
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied GIS and Remote Sensing
- Research Skills and Project
- Terrain Evaluation and Natural Hazards
- GIS Programming
- GIScience
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- 7 July for Bangladesh and Pakistan
- 28 July for Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria and Sri Lanka
- 11 August for the Rest of the World
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent in Geography, Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in a relevant area and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.
- If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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17200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9400 GBP per year during 12 months.
- EU full-time fee: £9,400
- UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man + EU: £4,700
- International students: £8,600
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Funding
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