MSC Geographical Information Science

MSC Geographical Information Science is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Geographical Information Science builds advanced skills in spatial data analysis. Students develop expertise in GIS and geospatial data for digital mapping, geospatial technologies, modelling and data visualisation, with work focused on environmental and geographical challenges. The programme also combines GIS, remote sensing and geocomputation to apply geospatial methods and computational approaches to real-world data and research questions.

Study is full-time and in person over a duration of 1 year. The learning includes hands-on experience with geospatial technologies through fieldwork and technologies including UAVs, RTK-GNSS, environmental sensors and Participatory GIS. Students also access specialist facilities and datasets, and study in a research-intensive environment where work in GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis informs learning.

Graduates are prepared for data-driven careers across environmental management, planning, consultancy, government, research and other geospatial sectors. The programme is aimed at applicants with relevant academic study, and the university welcomes applications from geographers working in research or policy-related fields.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Geographical Information Science at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Geographical Information Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography or a related discipline.

• Graduates in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering related disciplines are also welcome.
• When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
• We particularly welcome applications from geographers already working in research or policy-related fields.
• If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided.

• Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic: 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no other sub-skill below 6.0
• Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18
• Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 Overall with 4.5 in Writing, and no other sub-skill below 4.0
• Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI: 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 65.
• Pre-sessional 10 Week Course Requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic: 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5
• Pre-sessional 10 Week Course Requirement: TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18
• Pre-sessional 10 Week Course Requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.0 Overall with no sub-skill below 4.0
• Pre-sessional 10 Week Course Requirement: Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic: 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/07053/msc-geographical-information-science

• Environmental management
• Planning
• Consultancy
• Government
• Research
• Other geospatial sectors

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.