Full time
12 months
30-SEP-24
MSc - Master of Science
Geographical Information Systems Software (Use) Geography Geographical Information Systems
Taught
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have become a crucial part of society, benefitting a wide range of industries. From supply chain management to insurance, urban planning to government agencies, the scope of GIS software is huge – and is only going to keep growing. This is why corporations worldwide are looking for qualified GIS experts to bring together the geospatial data that’ll help inform their future strategies and decision making.
Our Geographical Information Systems MSc focuses on the scientific, technical and computational aspects of GIS and Geographical Information Science (GIScience), with particular reference to the socioeconomic and environmental sciences. We’ll introduce you to GIS and the packages and database systems available to use in business, health and planning settings, whilst offering optional modules that’ll allow you to expand your career prospects into the areas that interest you and are informed by the world-leading research we conduct across the university.
The holistic design of the course means that, once you graduate, you’ll have a specialist yet extensive skill set that covers all bases and will be sought after by employers in this sector. You'll also be equipped with an in-depth understanding of topical and relevant subjects in this field, enabling you to pursue a wide range of exciting career opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
Career opportunities
The value of GIS in today’s society has grown exponentially. Organisations across the globe rely heavily on this technology – and the skilled specialists who can operate it – to visualise, analyse, predict and report on critical data, whether that be locally or globally.
From devising the best route for an emergency services vehicle to determining the effects of a natural disaster or even using your smartphone to find a local supermarket, the span of GIS is only going to grow. So, having the specialist knowledge into how GIS works will open a lot of diverse career opportunities when you graduate.
Plus, University of Leeds students are among the top 10 most targeted by top employers according to?The Graduate Market 2023, High Fliers Research, meaning our graduates are highly sought after by some of the most reputable companies in the field.
For this course (per year)
£13,000
For this course (per year)
£29,000
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