University of Portsmouth

Geographical Information Systems MSc

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our full- or part-time MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS) degree course will prepare you for a specialist career in this exciting branch of IT. You'll learn practical skills using professional-level software. Through project work you'll analyse spatial data, creating distinctive methods of data analysis, algorithms and software tools on the way to gaining your Master’s in GIS.

Key highlights

  • Practical skills training using professional-level GIS software
  • Project work analysing real spatial data
  • Develop your own data analysis methods, algorithms and software tools
  • Prepares you for a specialist career in GIS within IT

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include Geography, Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Civil

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • GIS Analyst
  • GIS Developer
  • Spatial Data Analyst
  • GIS Technician
  • Geospatial Data Scientist
  • Remote Sensing Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,700 per year | International: £17,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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