MSc Geographical Information Science

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MSc Geographical Information Science - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Objectives
  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.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Preferably a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its equivalent if outside the UK. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its equivalent from outside the UK, may also be considered. Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English.
• Academic title
  MSc Geographical Information Science
• Course description
  Programme
  
  This is a world-class programme, which has been designed to provide a unique educational opportunity in Geographic Information Science (GIS).
  
  There are three streams: GIS (taught), GIS (by research) and GIS & Society (by research, for social sciences and human geography students). The GIS taught MSc programme is tailored to students who have their eye on the job market, with core courses that reflect the needs of industry and provide our students with a marketable edge. The GIS research degree supportsstudents wanting to pursue future research and give those students who have a strong background in GIS the flexibility to take courses in other disciplines (for example Informatics) and spend more time developing their dissertation research. The GIS and Society degree encourages a critical view on the implications and societal ramifications of GIS.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  This intensive, one-year programme combines geographic information theory with the development of strong practical skills. The unique modular structure enables you to tailor the programme around your interests while requiring coursework that supports our claim that we produce excellent students with a strong background.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  A combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips and a dissertation project

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