MSc Geographical Information Systems 

The MSc Geographical Information Systems at the University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive postgraduate program designed to offer students in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. This full-time or part-time course provides a solid grounding in how GIS can be applied to solve real-world problems, along with a wide range of transferable skills including project management and problem-solving.Course Content: This program furnishes students with knowledge about GIS systems and how they can be used to address complex issues like climate change, planning, and transportation. Course topics include Digital Technologies in Practice, Introduction to Data Science, Applied GIS, and Project Management and Business Skills among others. Students also undertake a research project which can be desk-based or involve fieldwork.Key Modules: Over the course of the program, significant modules tackled include Applied GIS and Geospatial Data Analysis, Remote Sensing for GIS Applications, Project Management and Business Skills, Introduction to Data Science, and a final MSc Project which can be a business, consultancy, research, or technical-based project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Association for Geographic Information (AGI).Future Careers: This course enables students to have career opportunities in various fields like planning, utilities, travel, retail, banking, insurance, and defense, and public safety, in roles such as geospatial analyst, GIS coordinator, and map analyst, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.