MSc Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management at University of Brighton

Environmental issues are a global concern. Our MSc develops your critical awareness and advanced knowledge of the concepts and philosophies of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). You’ll explore how to use GIS data to identify, evaluate and solve geographical and environmental problems.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Geography, Earth and Environment  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course can be studied full-or part-time and consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits made up of your dissertation at 60 credits, three 20-credit core modules, plus your choice of option modules totalling 60 credits. You will learn through a combination of lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and projects. Core modules will generally include a practical element such as computer work relating to spatial analysis and environmental models or field work for data acquisition. Modules include Applications in GIS, Applied Remote Sensing, Masters Research Skills and Dissertation.

Career pathways

The course provides opportunities to work in a range of companies as a GIS expert. Recent graduates have gone on to roles in organisations including:

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