Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)

  • Overview

    The course provides training in geographical information systems (GIS) and in particular their application to a variety of environmental settings. It is ideally suited to GIS analysts, decision-makers and managers since it will provide hands-on experience of how to use a variety of GIS systems (ArcViewTM, ARCGISTM, MapInfoTM) in a real-world setting. Participants are also able to select more specialist training relevant to their interests and expertise.

    The course aims to enhance participants' previous understanding and use of geographical information systems but it is also suitable for those who have no previous training in GIS. By the end of the course participants will have developed high level abilities to apply GIS within environmental management, have an in-depth understanding of the functionality of GIS and be critically aware of the potential and limitations of GIS.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year

    Part-time: 2 years

  • Course content

    Areas of study

    The course is open to applicants with a wide range of subject backgrounds. Students with some GIS training will have subject expertise in geography, environmental sciences, earth sciences, town planning, built environment or information systems. Applicants with no previous experience in GIS could have subject expertise from a wide range of areas eg business, computing, management, archaeology, biology, health, education, social sciences.

    Syllabus

    Introduction to GIS
    Spatial Data Analysis
    Applications in GIS
    Research Methods
    Dissertation

    Options:
    Environmental Impact Assessment
    Geo-hazards
    Environmental Assessment and Planning
    Ecological Principles
    Environmental Geology
    Hydrogeology and Hydrology
    Strategic Environmental Assessment
    Systems for Environmental Management
    Environmental Assessment in Practice
    Water Resource Management
    Quantitative Techniques for Water and Environmental Management

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    For non-native speakers of English:
    6.5 overall and 6 in writing.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Normally an honours degree or equivalent in appropriate subject. Candidates with substantial professional experience will also be considered on merit.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    The course will provide opportunities to join a wide range of companies as a GIS expert.

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management (MSc) (Full time)  [P2BH019]
    UK/EU (Full Time)4,320 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)8,925 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,750 GBP

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    You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.

    Entry requirements

    For non-native speakers of English:
    6.5 overall and 6 in writing.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Normally an honours degree or equivalent in appropriate subject. Candidates with substantial professional experience will also be considered on merit.




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01273 642425
entec@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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