Geographical Information Science (GIS)

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This world-class programme, the first of its kind, has been designed to provide a unique educational opportunity in Geographical Information Science (GIS). It aims to develop and improve the understanding of the field of GIS by mixing strong practical skills with fundamental theoretical knowledge that supports the application of GIS skills in any software environment. Our unique modular structure enables you to tailor the programme around your individual interests and career goals. Demand for skilled GIS expertise continues to develop at an unprecedented rate and our programme is held in high regard by employers. This reputation ensures that our graduates receive favourable consideration when they begin looking for work.

Careers

Our graduates work throughout the world in both public and private sector organisations, and in the past have pursued careers with Microsoft, Google, General Electric Aerospace, the World Bank, British Antarctic Survey, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Unisys, British Airways, the Forestry Commission, DEFRA, IBM, ESRI, Intergraph, Mapinfo and Registers ofScotland.

Programme Structure

This Programme is tailored to prepare students for employment with core courses that reflect the needs of industry and provide you with a marketable edge.

Core courses

* Introduction To Spatial Analysis
* Spatial Modelling
* Research Practice and Project Planning
* Distributed GIS
* GeoVisualisation
* Dissertation

Through consultation with your Programme Director you will also choose from a range of option courses.

Suggested option courses may include

* Advanced Spatial Database Methods
* Atmospheric Quality and Global Change
* Business Geographics
* Data Integration and Exchange
* Data Mining and Exploration
* Ecosystem Services 1: Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions
* Ecosystem Services 2: Ecosystem Values and Management
* Environmental Impact Assessment
* Forests and Environment
* Fundamentals for Remote Sensing
* Further Spatial Analysis
* Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
* ICT for Development
* Integrated Resource Planning
* Introduction to Environmental Modelling
* Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing
* Introduction to Three Dimensional Climate Modelling
* Land Use/Environmental Interactions
* Management of Sustainable Development
* Marine Systems and Policies
* Object Orientated Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms
* Object Oriented Software Engineering Principles
* Participation in Policy and Planning
* Principles of Environmental Sustainability
* Principles of Geographical Information Science
* Principles of GIS for Archaeologists
* Technologies for Sustainable Energy
* Water Resource Management

You should have a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent. Other qualifications may also be accepted in combination with relevant industry experience: English Language Requirements:IELTS 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section) TOEFL-iBT:Total 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section) A degree from an English speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances. More information about other qualifications we accept is online:

Students applying for GIS may be eligible to apply for funding including Scottish Funding Council Full Fee Scholarships. More information can be found online: