Geographical Information Systems BSc(Hons): Course features
What this course offers you
- This course focuses on managing and analysing geographical information to solve problems and make decisions.
- Optional modules in Years 2 and 3 mean you can tailor your degree towards your own interests and career goals.
- Supportive staff will help you to reach your full potential.The GIS lecturers at Kingston are acknowledged international experts who maintain active research, edit international journals and provide consultancy services.
- Practical sessions, fieldwork and group projects support your classes. (See the Field trips section for more details).
- Classes use a variety of teaching methods to maintain interest and promote your learning.
- Equipment includes:
- two dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs (with access restricted to GIS students) and the most up-to-date software (including all the major professional-level GIS software);
- specialist equipment – such as digitising tables, stereoscopic screens, scanners and large-format designjet printers;
- mobile equipment for precision mobile data acquisition and mapping – including Total Stations, Trimble dual channel GPS receivers, PDAs, GPS receivers and laptops;
- free access to ESRI's online Virtual Campus;
- access to important and unique databases and datasets; and
- Kingston's well-stocked library and learning resources centre.
- You will also benefit from reduced or free memberships of professional organisations and dissertation awards sponsored by Ordnance Survey.
- The course gives you highly vocational skills in a vibrant and growing area of the job market.
- Kingston University is recognised within the industry as a premier provider of GIS graduates.
- Language tuition and the opportunity to go on an international exchange are available.
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