PgCert Geoinformation Technology & Cartography at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Covers the locational data underpinning Geographic Information Systems, together with visualisation and map production in a GIS environment. It is the only UK programme with a significant emphasis on cartography, alongside the underpinning geomatics. Teaching uses computer laboratories with software including ArcGIS and MapInfo, graphic design packages and remote sensing processing software.

Department: School of Geographical & Earth Sciences | Duration: 3.5 months full-time; 9-32 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Courses include Geospatial Fundamentals, Principles of GIS, Land Surveying I, Principles of Cartographic Design & Production, Applied GIS, Visualisation & Map Use, Web and Mobile Mapping and Remote Sensing of the Environment. The MSc adds a 60-credit GES MSc Project in the summer.

Career pathways

Cartographer with a map publishing company, government agency or private service agency; GIS specialist in corporations, environmental consultancies, local authorities and utility companies; mapping specialist with a software house or geoinformation data provider. Graduates have joined Scottish Water, Natural Power, Arcus, Harper-Collins Cartographic, BT and British Antarctic Survey.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in a geomatics-related degree, including Geodetic Engineering, Geographical Information Science, Geospatial Science, Land Surveying, Mapping Sciences, Surveying and Topographical Surveying. Degrees in Built Environment, Computing Science, Art, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Psychology, Social Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, or Urban/Regional Studies or Planning are accepted if they contain some maths or statistics content. Degrees below 2:2 may be accepted with extensive relevant work experience, assessed case by case (a CV is required). International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,364 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 10,505 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3.5 months full-time; 9-32 months part-time

Explore more study programmes

Engineering