Geospatial Sciences (Geographic Information Science and Computing) MSc/PG Dip
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Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The Geospatial Sciences (GIS and Computing) MSc teaches students the theory, tools and techniques for working with geospatial data, from acquisition to processing to analysis. Students have the opportunity to engage and work with academics and industrial partners on cutting-edge research through seminars and a dissertation.
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Students graduating with a degree in Geospatial Sciences (GIS and Computing) will be equipped for a diverse range of roles, including GIS professional/officer, data scientist, geospatial software developer and consultant. Graduates go on to work for a variety of organisations including engineering consultancies, GIS software companies and national mapping agencies. Our students establish strong links with industry through the industrial seminar series and industrial research projects. Additionally, many graduates from our programmes go on to PhD research at UCL or elsewhere.
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The Geospatial Sciences (GIS and Computing) MSc is accredited by RICS. RICS works in partnership with universities to ensure that their accredited degree courses are relevant to industry. This means that when you study on an accredited degree this will be recognised by employers as the benchmark of quality.
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Subjects
- Computing
- Programming
- GIS
- Geographic
- Geospatial Sciences
- Geographic Information Science
- Geospatial Science
- Geocomputation
- Data Management
- Spatial Databases
Course programme
This specialist GIS and Computing programme educates students in the theoretical, scientific and practical aspects of geographic information science, with a strong focus on the technical and analytical aspects of the discipline. The pathway covers a range of topics from spatial analysis and geocomputation to programming and app development. Our graduates become GIS professionals rather than simply GIS users.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of six compulsory modules (90 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits). All students carry out a dissertation (60 credits).
A Postgraduate Diploma consisting of six compulsory modules (90 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits) is also available.
Core modulesStudents will take the following compulsory modules (term indicated in brackets):
- Geospatial Science (T1)
- Geospatial Programming (T1)
- Spatial Analysis & Geocomputation (T1)
- Spatial Databases & Data Management (T1)
- Web & Mobile Apps & Programming (T2)
- Spatio-Temporal Analysis & Data Mining (T2)
Students must choose at least one of the following optional modules in term 2:
- Applied BIM
- Sensors & Location
One of the optional modules may be exchanged for an elective at the discretion of the programme director.
Dissertation/reportAll students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000–12,000 words and a poster presentation (60 credits).
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, computer sessions, seminars and field classes. Assessment is via coursework (individual and group), presentations, written examinations and the dissertation.
FieldworkSome modules may contain an element of fieldwork using specialist equipment in an applied setting.
There is no additional cost for fieldworkAdditional information
Geospatial Sciences (Geographic Information Science and Computing) MSc/PG Dip
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School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 16,800 -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
Distance Education Dept. - Islamic College for Adv. Studies
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request
See all