Geoinformation Technology and Cartography

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.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester 1 – 60 credits

GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)

Semester 2 – 60 credits APPLIED GIS (10 credits) GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION (10 credits) VISUALISATION & MAP USE (10 credits) WEB AND MOBILE MAPPING (10 credits) REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT (10 credits)

Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)