PgDip/MSc Geographic Information Systems at Ulster University

Programme overview

A fully online postgraduate programme building GIS expertise through modules on GIS, remote sensing, spatial data management and databases, and web-based GIS. No visits to the university are required.

Duration: PgCert 3-4 months, PgDip 8 months, MSc 12 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core areas include GIS, remote sensing, spatial data management and databases and web-based GIS; options include GIS work experience, spatial analysis and modelling, GIS for environmental management and customising GIS. Full-time students should expect 35-40 hours of study per week.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree (2:2 or above) with a substantial component of geography, environmental science or computing; applicants with other equivalent qualifications or experience considered individually. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 for international applicants.

International applicants: GBP 18,310 for the whole programme (2026/27). International fee; full MSc Source

Duration: PgCert 3-4 months, PgDip 8 months, MSc 12 months (full-time)

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