Overview
Learn practical GIS skills and how to analyse spatial data.
Join a university with over 30 years of excellence in postgraduate teaching of remote sensing, GIS, visualisation, digital mapping and cartography.
You can also study MSc Geographical Information Systems full-time on campus.
Geospatial technologies are of increasing importance in many areas of commercial, industrial, and government employment. This includes nature conservation agencies, civil and coastal engineering projects, and marine and coastal zone management. As a result, the demand for skills in GIS and related technologies has grown considerably.
In the Geographical Information Systems programme of the University of Aberdeen, you’ll study the techniques and tools for acquiring, storing, processing, classifying, analysing and visualising spatially referenced data, and their application to the study of the Earth.
You’ll cover:- Spatial databases
- Programming
- Simulation and modelling
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Digital mapping and cartography
- Airborne, satellite and UAV remote sensing
- Digital image processing
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- WebGIS and Internet atlases
- Field data capture
- Mobile GIS
Where this will take you
CareersOur GIS graduates have a very successful employment record in the commercial sector, environmental agencies, local and national government, research, and academia.
They’ve gone on to work as:- Project officers
- Programmers
- Sales managers
- GIS engineers
- Senior consultant GIS specialists
- Project managers.
- GIS consultant
- GIS technician
- Planning analyst
- Spatial data consultant.
You’ll acquire the practical experience, specialist knowledge and problem-solving skills to pursue careers in any of these fields.
Industry opportunities
Career opportunities are highlighted through guest lectures, and chances to work with organisations as part of your MSc dissertation.
In addition, there is the possibility of industry suggested projects, dependent upon minimum academic requirements, and industrial input and contact with geospatial practitioners.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Origins, Evolutions and Implementation of GIS
- GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation
- UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping
- Fundamentals and Advanced Applications of Map Algebra
- WebGIS and Online Mapping
- Database Systems and Big Data
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 5 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:2 (lower-second) honours degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Archaeology, Computing Science, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Geomatics, Marine & Coastal Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Planning, Plant Science, Soil Science or Zoology
- You can also apply if you have a degree in another subject area and can show your interest, aptitude and/or experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technologies
- English language requirements
- Degree transcript
- Personal statement
- Degree certificate
- CV / Resume
Technological requirements
A computer (ideally a PC or laptop) or Mac operating on
- Windows 8 or later
- Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or later (see note for Mac users* below)
A note for Mac users
- While you can use a Mac, this may limit running software used in GIS.
Reliable internet access
Speakers or headphones
You will need to purchase a piece of software for one of the courses in this degree: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Programming
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents8120 GBP / year≈ 8120 GBP / year
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