2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Geographical Information Systems (Part-Time)
Programme code: | MSC-GIS-PT | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 27 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part 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:
GEOG5010M | Principles of GIS | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
GEOG5230M | Professional Development | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
GEOG5510M | Using GIS | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study between 15-30 credits from the following optional modules:
GEOG5060M | GIS and Environment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5240M | Applied Population and Demographic Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5710M | Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote Sensing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5830M | Environmental Assessment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5870M | Web-based GIS | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5927M | Predictive Analytics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5937M | Applied GIS and Retail Modelling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5990M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Core Skills | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
GEOG5160M | Dissertation (GIScience) | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
GEOG5520M | Quantitative and Spatial Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study between 45 credits from the following optional modules.
GEOG5060M | GIS and Environment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5240M | Applied Population and Demographic Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5710M | Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote Sensing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5790M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Advanced Skills. | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5830M | Environmental Assessment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5851M | Applied GIS and Retail Modelling (WUN) | 15 credits | 1 Oct to 31 Jan, 1 Oct to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), 1 Apr to 31 Jul (Adv pre 2223) | |
GEOG5870M | Web-based GIS | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5927M | Predictive Analytics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5937M | Applied GIS and Retail Modelling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
GEOG5990M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Core Skills | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
With permission from the Programme manager, students may:
1) Replace selected core modules (except GEOG5160M) with optional modules if they have suitable GIS experience.
And
2) Replace Face-to-face modules with the ODL equivalent - normally up to a maximum of 45 credits.
Last updated: 11/04/2016
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