2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Geographical Information Systems
| Programme code: | MSC-GIS | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Paul Norman | Contact address: | P.D.Norman@leeds.ac.uk |
There is a part time version of this programme available (programme code MSC-GIS-PT). Please contact Dr Paul Norman for further information.
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Normally at least a good second class honours degree in an appropriate subject (eg Geography, Computer Studies, Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Studies or other appropriate physical/computer science degree).
Suitable equivalent qualifications would be considered for overseas/mature students, especially those with relevant professional experience.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Geography Learning and Teaching Committee
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Geography Taught Postgraduate Examinations Board
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- focus on scientific, technical and computational aspects of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Geographical
Information Science (GIScience) with particular reference to the socio-economic sciences;
- offer opportunities for personal and professional development through study skills and software training, short-term placements with academics and external organisations, attendance at seminar and conference events.
- complement other Masters (PGT)/PGDip/PGCert programmes given within the School;
- provide flexibility in student learning through provision of full and part-time study modes and substitution of face-to-
face modules with ODL modules where appropriate to student needs;
- incorporate flexible and student-centred electronic learning resources as appropriate;
- provide an advanced level of training in research methods in line with ESRC requirements and thus enable students to move into research for a Ph.D.;
- attract good Geography, Economics, Business Studies and other social science students;
- provide a source of highly qualified and motivated students for employers in the GIS/GIScience sector with whom such
skills are in high demand.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| GEOG5022M | Professional & Personal Development | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| GEOG5032M | GIS Data Visualisation & Analysis | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| GEOG5160M | Dissertation (GIScience) | 60 credits | 1 Mar to 31 Aug |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| GEOG5060M | GIS and Environment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5255M | Geodemographics and Neighbourhood Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5710M | Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote Sensing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5870M | Web-based GIS | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5937M | Applied GIS and Retail Modelling | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May | |
| GEOG5990M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Core Skills | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
With permission from the Programme manager, students may:
1) Replace selected optional modules with modules available from other Schools / Faculties within the University – normally to a maximum of 15 credits.
And
2) Replace Face-to-face modules with the ODL equivalent - normally up to a maximum of 45 credits.
Last updated: 24/05/2021 09:26:34
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