Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Brighton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Sep-2024

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,800 / year

Next Intake 23-Sep-2024

Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)

About

Environmental issues are a global concern. Our MSc develops your critical awareness and advanced knowledge of the concepts and philosophies of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Youll explore how to use GIS data to identify, evaluate and solve geographical and environmental problems.

You will develop theoretical and practical understanding of GIS concepts, technical issues and applications using specialist GIS software, applying your learning to different environmental management scenarios. Practical components of the course may involve developing your skills in the lab, gaining a solid foundation in various software platforms and field work relating to data acquisition. You will also gain an overview of environmental policies and laws relating to the international community, Europe and the UK.

You will learn with our team of researchers who are experts in their field. Working closely with your supervisor you will plan, research and produce your masters dissertation in an area that reflects your interests. You can also choose from option modules in an area of specific interest.

Course structure

You can study this course full-time or part-time.

The course consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits. Six taught modules at 20 credits each, plus your dissertation at 60 credits. A typical 20-credit module requires a total of 200 hours study time.

You will learn through a combination of lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and projects. Core modules will generally include a practical element such as computer work relating to spatial analysis and environmental models, or field work for data acquisition.

You will discuss option module choices as you start the course to help you identify your strengths and career aspirations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require applicants to hold either a good bachelor degree or a master’s degree from a recognised Jordanian university with a GPA of 2.5 / C+ / Good.

English Program Requirements

COVID-19 continues to disrupt exams and English language testing in some parts of the world. For 2022 entry, we have expanded the number of qualifications we are able to accept. If you have, or are sitting, one of the qualifications listed here and it meets our validity policy then you do not need to take an IELTS test, even if we asked you to do so in your offer. Please let us know and send a copy of your results so we can check your qualification.

English language, English literature, or English language and literature A-levels at grade D or above.
English courses from other UK universities, subject to subject to being awarded from an accredited institution and at the CEFR B2 minimum levels required and meeting all four components.
A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or a Home Office majority English-speaking country.
TOEFL iBT At Home test – check the TOEFL website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
IELTS Indicator home-based test – check the IELTS Indicator website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
KITE (Kaplan International Tools for English) - an easy to access online English Language test from Kaplan online that can be taken from home.
LanguageCert International ESOL (IESOL) Exam.
Occupational English Test (OET) – accepted for Medicine and a range of allied health profession courses, including Pharmacy, which have vocational training elements.

If you need additional English language training we have pre-sessional courses available.

All qualifications are subject to our normal admissions checks and the above is only a summary and not a guarantee that your qualification will definitely be accepted. If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, contact the enquiries and admissions team for more support and guidance. If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, get in touch with the doctoral college team.

We will also continue accept the standard English language qualifications detailed below.

Career

Professional accreditation

Our MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). This means that the academic content of the course relates to the disciplines of the water and environmental management professions as specified in the CIWEMs charter and bye-laws.