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Students
Tuition Fee
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
4 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-12-
About Program

Program Overview


Why this programme Why this programme Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).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.This is the only programme in the UK that focuses on cartography. It offers modern, cutting-edge cartographic and data visualisation practices and is developed in conjunction with industry via our Geospatial Industry Advisory BoardThis programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), when fully completed with the award of an MSc.The MSc in Geoinformation Technology and Cartography is a one-year Masters programme aimed at those seeking a career in Geographic Information management or cartography. The focus of the course is on understanding and managing the locational data underpinning Geographic Information Systems (GIS), visualisation and map production in a GIS environment.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.The programme will include either attendance a 3-day GIS research conference (depending on dates), or a short residential field course. Costs for this are included within the programme fee.The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
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Admission Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0. , Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered. Common equivalent English language qualifications: 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests. Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
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