Geoinformation Technology and Cartography MSc

This Masters in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography focuses on understanding and managing the locational data required to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in a GIS environment. It is the only programme in the UK to have a significant emphasis on cartography; and our focus on the underpinning geomatics aspects and cartographic output is unique among GIS programmes.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/>Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).<br/>This is the only programme in the UK that focuses on cartography, and has been running since 1963.<br/>This 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.<br/>- 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>**Semester 1 – 60 credits**<br/><br/>GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits)<br/>PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits)<br/>LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits)<br/>TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits)<br/>ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)<br/><br/>**Semester 2 – 60 credits**<br/>APPLIED GIS (10 credits)<br/>GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits)<br/>PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION (10 credits)<br/>VISUALISATION & MAP USE (10 credits)<br/>WEB AND MOBILE MAPPING (10 credits)<br/>REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT (10 credits)<br/><br/>**Summer – 60 credits**<br/>GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)