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University of Leicester: Geographical Information Science
| Institution | University of Leicester |
|---|---|
| Department | Geography |
| Web | http://www.le.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This degree looks at the systems and software used to analyse geographic data. GIS is an increasingly important field, with real-world applications in areas like business, modelling, environmental protection, forecasting and regional planning.
Geographic Information (GI) plays an increasingly important role in many areas of our lives: environmental protection, business and marketing, communications, forecasting, modelling, agriculture, and local and regional planning.
Understanding GI systems (the software tools) and GI science (the technical discipline) is essential for effective management and analysis of spatial data. Working alongside industry partners, the course comprises four core modules plus four option modules (selected from a larger pool) and a dissertation.
You will learn key skills in: using a range of GI software; scientific programming; dealing with the growth in data from social media and the internet; and, analysing spatial data in the broader context of data science. Alongside the core modules, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as environmental health, remote sensing and earth observation, visualisation, and field data capture.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or several years' appropriate professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or several years' appropriate professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or several years' appropriate professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or several years' appropriate professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or several years' appropriate professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
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