Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) MSc
Master
In Sheffield
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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This course is taught jointly between the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, and the Department of Geography.
Our MSc Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) will provide you with the mix of technical skills, practical experience and theoretical understanding to launch a successful career in the fields of GIS, applied policy research or spatial data analysis.
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About this course
You’ll develop a wide variety of knowledge, in areas such as advanced spatial analysis, geovisualisation, policy applications of GIS in practice, and thematic mapping and cartogram creation.
For UK students, the usual entry requirement is a 2:1 degree or evidence of equivalent achievement (for example, a professional qualification combined with work experience).
Applications are also welcomed from candidates with a 2:2 degree, although evidence of work experience or other activity is generally expected.
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Subjects
- Information Systems
- Geographical Information Systems
- Systems
- GIS
- Data
- Visualisation
- Quantitative
- Quantitative Analysis
- Spatial analysis
- Source GIS
Course programme
Core modules
- Data, Visualisation and GIS
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Open Source GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Application of GIS
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Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) MSc