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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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GeographicalInformation'Systems(GIS)areamajorcomponentofinformationtechnology-andifyou'reinterestedinpursuingacareerinthisinnovative,excitingfield,ourGISMaster'scoursewillgiveyouthetoolsto'succeed.Onthisappliedcourse,youlllearnthefundamentalsofusinggeospatialdataforreal-world'solutionsthroughacombinationofpracticalworkandbackgroundtheory.You'llusethe'same'softwaretoolsemployedbyprofessionalsinthefield,andfindouthowtoapplypracticalGIS'skillsinarangeofcontexts.Thecoursecoversalltheessentialareasofgeospatialdataanalysis,includingGIS,remote'sensingandEarthobservation,geodatabases,programming,andfieldtechniques.You'llanalyse'spatialdatathroughyourownprojectworkandbuildonyourprevious'studiesandworkexperience,applyingdataanalysismethodsand'softwaretoolstohelp'solverealworldproblems.Onceyougraduate,you'llbewellplacedtopursueacareerasaGISandremote'sensing'specialist.Ourgraduateshavegoneontoenjoycareersinlocalandnationalgovernment,healthcare,environmentandconservation,construction,energy,transport,heritage,'spaceand'satellitetechnology,anduniversity-basedresearch.
A second class honours degree or equivalent in Geography, Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Professional experience in a relevant area and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£8,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,200 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....