MSc Geographical Information Systems (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University

A two-year full-time version of the MSc in Geographical Information Systems that includes a work placement, giving experience of applying GIS in industry. Teaching is mainly interactive practical exercises with live client projects. Taught at City Campus.

Department: Geography (Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences)  |  Duration: 2 years (full-time, includes placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Advances in Geographical Information Systems, Geographical Information Systems Professional, Monitoring Change with Geographical Information Systems, Spatial and Environmental Skills, the Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma (placement) and an Independent Project.

Career pathways

GIS technician roles, strategic analysis, environmental modelling, data analysis, research, statistics and planning.

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