Geographical Information Systems BSc(Hons)

Facts about this course

Year of entry 2010
Type BSc(Hons)
Modules Module Listing
UCAS GL57 3 years full-time
LG75 4 years full-time including foundation year

About this course

Why choose this course?

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an exciting and growing field that combines the skills of the geographer with information and communication technology. A degree in GIS gives you the opportunity to investigate and solve geographically related problems using technology. GIS professionals work in many different sectors, from marketing to retail analysis, from IT development to healthcare planning.

You can choose to study GIS on its own or in combination with another subject. See the 'course combinations' section for more information.

What will you study?

Our GIS programme covers the principles of geographical data handling and GIS concepts, the analysis of geographical problems, the collection of geographical data, allied technologies, and internet and mobile mapping. You will also explore GIS application development and the use of GIS in hazard assessment and management, geodemographics, crime mapping, healthcare analysis and geovisualisation, and internet and mobile technologies.

You will also undertake local and foreign fieldwork and have the opportunity to visit mapping organisations, listen to acknowledged experts and use cutting-edge technology.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

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Year 3