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.
You will develop theoretical and practical understanding of GIS concepts, technical issues and applications using specialist GIS software, applying your learning to different environmental management scenarios. Practical components of the course may involve developing your skills in the lab, gaining a solid foundation in various software platforms and field work relating to data acquisition. You will also gain an overview of environmental policies and laws relating to the international community, Europe and the UK.
You will learn with our team of researchers who are experts in their field. Working closely with your supervisor you will plan, research and produce your masters dissertation in an area that reflects your interests. You can also choose from option modules in an area of specific interest.
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Core modules
Introduction to GIS
Applications in GIS
Applied Remote Sensing
Dissertation
Option modules
Environmental Policy and Law
Case Studies in Environmental Assessment and Management
Environmental Placement
Independent Study
Environmental Impact Assessment
Systems for Environmental Management
Planning Theory
Policy and Implementation in Town Planning
Sustainable Urbanism in Coastal Communities
International Practice in Property and Planning
Sustainable Construction
Issues in Ecology and Conservation
Advanced Taxonomy and Survey Skills
Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation
Water Treatment Technology
Wastewater Treatment technology
Water Quality Analysis
Atmospheric Environment
Waste Management and the Circular Economy
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Research field skills course, Brazil
Graduate destinations
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:
GIS consultancies: South Coast GIS, Ambiental
Environmental consultancies: Groundsure, Argyll Environmental, Hyder Consulting
East Sussex District Council
Southern Water
TNT Courier.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
