Geoinformation Technology and Cartography [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
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Postgraduate
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Start date
Different dates available
The MSc in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography is the only programme in the UK that focuses on cartography. The programme has been running since 1963 and celebrated its 50th birthday in 2013. You will benefit from access to our extensive computer laboratories and the latest software, including ArcGIS and MapInfo for GIS, graphic design packages and remote sensing processing software. University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical and Earth Sciences is proud to announce that it is ranked 32nd in the world (QS World Rankings 2014). The School is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 in the UK and top 5 in Scotland, recently achieving 2nd in Scotland and 8th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2015). With a 95% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014, the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences continues to meet student expectations combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment. If you are seeking a career in geographic information management or cartography and have little or no academic background in this subject: or if you have a technical/practical background in the subject and are seeking an academic qualification; this programme is designed for you. Textbooks for semester 1 courses are included in fees; and you will attend the three-day GIS Research UK conference as part of the programme (included in fees).
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The university is prestigious and challenging and they have a lot of facilities and equipment. This place is full of opportunities and I had a great time in all. Thanks for everything.
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I having a time of my life and I am simply enjoying everyday, classes are good and they helped a lot in learning and understanding what this place is all about. People are friendly and I simply enjoyed everything.
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It has been amazing and great. There are so many extracurricular activities which give you access to get involved with the new people. The campus is amazing and the university is great
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Guri
Mukit Anis
Marie-Alix Van Waetermeulen
Kieran
Subjects
- IT
- Cartography
- GIS
- School
- Technology
- University
- Design
Course programme
Semester 1 – 60 credits
- Fundamentals of Geomatics GEOG5008 (20 credits)
- Principles of Cartographic Design & Production GEOG5018 (10 credits)
- Principles of GIS GEOG5019 (10 credits)
- Principles of Land Surveying GEOG5020 (10 credits)
- Topographic Mapping and Landscape Monitoring GEOG5025 (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits
- Applied GIS GEOG5012 (10 credits)
- Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration GEOG5013 (10 credits)
- Geovisualisation & Map Use GEOG5026 (10 credits)
- Internet & Mobile GIS GEOG5015 (10 credits)
- Remote Sensing of the Environment GEOG5056 (10 credits)
- Research & Professional Issues in Geomatics GEOG5021 (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits
- MSc Project GEOG5085P (60 credits)
Additional information
- The MSc is available on a full-time basis over a 12 month period, or on a part-time basis over 2 or 3 years. The PG Diploma takes 9 months full-time or 2-3 academic sessions part-time. The PG Certificate takes 4 months full-time or can be spread over 2 academic sessions.
- To complete the MSc degree you must undertake a project worth 60 credits. The MSc and Diploma projects may be undertaken in collaboration with industry (full or part-time).
- This is a project chosen by you to investigate a challenging but constrained problem which can either be...
Geoinformation Technology and Cartography [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
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